Total Crime Rate
39.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gordon Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett , and the 160th 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 Gordon Road (SS17 8NJ) in the last 12 months was 39.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% lower than the Orsett average (95.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1000.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gordon Road (SS17 8NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Orsett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Orsett Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Victoria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hillcrest Road | Under investigation |
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