Crime Rates at Palmerston Gardens, Grays, RM20 4YJ

Palmerston Gardens area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Palmerston Gardens (RM20 4YJ) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 90.1% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palmerston Gardens (RM20 4YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Gumley Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.