Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Ash Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Tilbury , and the 19th 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 High Ash Close (SS17 0RB) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the East Tilbury average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Ash Close (SS17 0RB), the main crime hotspot is near East Tilbury (Station). Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Ash Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lower Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hazelwood | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hazelwood | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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