RM18 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM18 8AF

RM18 8AF, Thurrock has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This RM18 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM18 8AF, encompassing approximately 4780 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM18 8AF area, explore the RM18 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

RM18 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Canberra Square with total crimes: 5

RM18 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.8513.64%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.88125.00%
Public order71.8816.67%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-84.62%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.43-35.29%
Shoplifting134.60160.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7222.22%
Public order62.30-53.85%
Burglary51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-55.56%
Other crime30.84-25.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.4125.93%
Public order137.11333.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.7212.50%
Vehicle crime91.88-18.18%
Shoplifting51.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-28.57%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Other crime40.840.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.8528.57%
Vehicle crime115.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67-22.22%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Other crime40.84100.00%
Public order30.84-72.73%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.97-19.23%
Public order114.3983.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.39-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour105.4442.86%
Vehicle crime62.090.00%
Public order61.2650.00%
Burglary41.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.3292.86%
Shoplifting145.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.93-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Burglary51.26400.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.97-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.93100.00%
Shoplifting102.5111.11%
Vehicle crime72.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.460.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.854.17%
Shoplifting95.230.00%
Vehicle crime81.8814.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2650.00%
Other theft51.2666.67%
Public order51.0525.00%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.23-33.33%
Shoplifting95.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.88100.00%
Vehicle crime71.6775.00%
Burglary41.46-20.00%
Public order40.84-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-73.33%
Other theft30.84-40.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.4624.14%
Anti-social behaviour157.53-16.67%
Public order93.1480.00%
Shoplifting71.8816.67%
Other theft51.4666.67%
Burglary51.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.8433.33%
Drugs40.84100.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.9411.54%
Anti-social behaviour186.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7740.00%
Shoplifting61.46-14.29%
Public order51.2666.67%
Vehicle crime31.05-50.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.440.00%
Shoplifting73.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.260.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 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 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202434
June 202427
May 202421
April 202426
March 202427
February 202414
January 202425
December 202324
November 202336
October 202329
September 202326

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 202315
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM18 8AF 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    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. Parkside Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. The Circle
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Civic Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tennyson Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bermuda Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Elizabeth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edinburgh Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Monarch Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 13. Hume Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Montreal Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A126
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calcutta Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Auckland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. London Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Beeches
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Crown Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Quebec Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Manor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Milton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ottawa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Burglary1