Crap Towns / Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 29 problems in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock were reported on FixMyStreet: 12.3 per 10,000 people, 40% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 5 reports (2.1 per 10,000 people, 38% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 5 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 3 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 18 | 7.6 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Northfleet | 6.2 km | 26.4 |
| Aveley | 3.2 km | 23.5 |
| Tilbury | 5.8 km | 20.4 |
| Grays | 3.4 km | 17.6 |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | – | 12.3 |
| Chadwell St Mary | 6.0 km | 12.2 |
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 2.2 km | 8.5 |
| South Ockendon | 3.5 km | 8.5 |
| Dartford | 5.2 km | 7.5 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |