Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Locke Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West , and the 156th 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 Locke Close (SS17 8RA) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Locke Close (SS17 8RA), the main crime hotspot is near Tomkins Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 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 | Branksome Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Branksome Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Dunstable Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holst Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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