Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Giffords Cross Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing , and the 69th 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 Giffords Cross Avenue (SS17 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 64.2% lower than the Corringham and Fobbing average (60.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Giffords Cross Avenue (SS17 7NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Newton Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Corringham and Fobbing| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Balmoral Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Laburnum Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carisbrooke Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmoral Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmoral Avenue | Under investigation |
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