RM18 8WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM18 8WH

RM18 8WH, Thurrock has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This RM18 8WH 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 8WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM18 8WH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

RM18 8WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyll Road with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • High Street with total crimes: 11

RM18 8WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37NA5.71%
Shoplifting25NA-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour15NA-34.78%
Public order14NA75.00%
Drugs8NA14.29%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-58.33%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA-57.14%
Theft from the person3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65NA75.68%
Violence and sexual offences35NA20.69%
Anti-social behaviour23NA4.55%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-7.69%
Public order8NA60.00%
Other theft7NA0.00%
Drugs7NA-22.22%
Vehicle crime5NA66.67%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37NA311.11%
Violence and sexual offences29NA31.82%
Anti-social behaviour22NA83.33%
Criminal damage and arson13NA116.67%
Drugs9NA28.57%
Other theft7NA75.00%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour12NA33.33%
Shoplifting9NA-43.75%
Public order8NA60.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Other theft4NA-66.67%
Theft from the person4NA33.33%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29NA-17.14%
Shoplifting16NA-38.46%
Other theft12NA-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-35.71%
Drugs7NA75.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-14.29%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Burglary5NA66.67%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35NA-5.41%
Shoplifting26NA44.44%
Anti-social behaviour14NA40.00%
Other theft13NA30.00%
Public order8NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-41.67%
Drugs4NA100.00%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-60.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37NA68.18%
Shoplifting18NA80.00%
Public order16NA77.78%
Criminal damage and arson12NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-41.18%
Other theft10NA66.67%
Vehicle crime5NA66.67%
Burglary5NA150.00%
Theft from the person4NA300.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA4.76%
Anti-social behaviour17NA70.00%
Shoplifting10NA-16.67%
Public order9NA125.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA14.29%
Other theft6NA20.00%
Drugs6NA-14.29%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA-16.00%
Shoplifting12NA-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour10NA233.33%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-58.82%
Drugs7NA16.67%
Other theft5NA-68.75%
Public order4NA-69.23%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA-30.56%
Shoplifting17NA-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson17NA70.00%
Other theft16NA23.08%
Public order13NA-13.33%
Vehicle crime6NA500.00%
Drugs6NA-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-57.14%
Burglary1NA-80.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36NA63.64%
Shoplifting19NA-9.52%
Public order15NA7.14%
Other theft13NA-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson10NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour7NA-36.36%
Drugs7NA16.67%
Burglary5NA400.00%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA0.00%
Shoplifting21NA0.00%
Other theft17NA0.00%
Public order14NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour11NA0.00%
Drugs6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 202429
June 202422
May 202429
April 202435
March 202437
February 202422
January 202421
December 202325
November 202336
October 202322

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202422
June 202412
May 20249
April 202414
March 202410
February 202417
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 202416
February 20249
January 20244
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 202316
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202465
July 202437
June 20249
May 202416
April 202426
March 202418
February 202410
January 202412
December 202317
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 202317
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM18 8WH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Argyll Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Quarry Hill
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crown Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orsett Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. A126
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Clarence Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Seally Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rookwood Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prior Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ireton Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Pym Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Public order1