MALTA ROAD, RM18 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM18 7BU

MALTA ROAD, RM18 7BU, Thurrock has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This RM18 7BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM18 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM18 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM18 7BU, encompassing approximately 3903 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM18 7BU area, explore the RM18 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

RM18 7BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Adelaide Road with total crimes: 9
  • Canberra Square with total crimes: 5

MALTA ROAD, RM18 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.427.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3120.00%
Vehicle crime51.54-16.67%
Public order51.28-16.67%
Robbery41.280.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Shoplifting20.77-84.62%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.50-18.75%
Shoplifting136.66160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3350.00%
Public order63.07-57.14%
Vehicle crime61.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-16.67%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Other crime31.02-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.2977.78%
Public order148.201300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.59-11.11%
Vehicle crime82.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.05-25.00%
Shoplifting51.5466.67%
Other theft41.28100.00%
Other crime41.0233.33%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.37-35.71%
Vehicle crime114.6183.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.31-11.11%
Burglary42.05100.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Public order10.51-90.91%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.2264.71%
Public order117.17175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime62.050.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.63-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.3640.00%
Vehicle crime63.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-44.44%
Public order41.28-20.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Shoplifting30.77-80.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Robbery10.51-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.7813.64%
Shoplifting156.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.84-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.5628.57%
Public order52.3125.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-60.00%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Other theft41.02300.00%
Robbery41.020.00%
Other crime21.02-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.22-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour135.64160.00%
Vehicle crime103.330.00%
Shoplifting102.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.56-46.15%
Public order41.79100.00%
Other crime41.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.96-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson135.8962.50%
Vehicle crime103.3366.67%
Shoplifting102.5611.11%
Drugs52.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-28.57%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Public order20.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.47-6.45%
Shoplifting97.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.7920.00%
Other theft51.54-44.44%
Public order41.28-63.64%
Burglary31.02-57.14%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.8010.71%
Public order117.940.00%
Other theft92.82125.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.31-52.63%
Burglary72.31250.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-69.23%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.870.00%
Public order113.330.00%
Vehicle crime72.820.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202432
June 202418
May 202428
April 202417
March 202425
February 202422
January 202423
December 202329
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202414
June 20241
May 202411
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM18 7BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Adelaide Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Canberra Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wellington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hobart Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albany Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. The Circle
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Civic Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Bermuda Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Montreal Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dock Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Calcutta Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Auckland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Crown Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Quebec Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Manor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ottawa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Dunlop Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1