Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Margarets Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Margarets Avenue (SS17 0EN) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.7% lower than the Stanford-le-Hope West average (82.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Margarets Avenue (SS17 0EN), the main crime hotspot is near St Margaret'S Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stanford-le-Hope West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadhope Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadhope Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Margaret'S Avenue | Under investigation |
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