Total Crime Rate
266.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford , and the 21st highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (RM19 1RL) in the last 12 months was 266.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% higher than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average (225.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 79.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (RM19 1RL), the main crime hotspot is near Vellacott Close. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vellacott Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Linden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vellacott Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Windermere Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joslin Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ulverston | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Keswick Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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