Thundersley and South Benfleet Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thundersley and South Benfleet’s September 2023 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 43.8% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crime, which at 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 34% below the UK average, despite being the largest category (40.6% of total crimes). The area’s crime profile is shaped by its built-up character, with violence and sexual offences dominating the breakdown, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns: as September marks the transition to autumn and the start of the academic year, increased foot traffic in local amenities may drive both anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. However, property crime remains low, with vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 residents—58% below the UK average—and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000, 69% below the national rate. This could reflect the area’s relatively low density of high-value assets or effective local policing strategies. The dominance of violent crime, while lower than the UK average, suggests a need for targeted interventions in community spaces where such incidents are concentrated. The interplay between seasonal rhythms and local infrastructure—such as the proximity of schools or retail hubs—may further explain the fluctuating rates of public order and shoplifting offences, which saw sharp increases in September.

September 2023 saw a striking 240% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 5 to 17 cases—a shift that may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or targeted retail activity. This surge contrasts with a 56.5% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 23 to 10, potentially linked to reduced summer traffic or enhanced security measures. Public order offences also rose sharply by 53.8%, climbing from 13 to 20, suggesting heightened community activity or enforcement focus. Violent crime in the area remains 34% below the UK average, with 88 incidents reported at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, while anti-social behaviour is 63% below the national average. These disparities highlight the area’s unique profile, where property-related crime is lower than violent crime, a dynamic that may be influenced by local demographics or land use patterns.

Thundersley and South Benfleet's September 2023 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.8% decline from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over 30 days, this translates to roughly 7 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. When scaled to the population of 48,269, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for every 222 residents—a rate that, while measurable, remains lower than the UK average. This contrast is amplified by the area’s relatively low property crime figures, which sit 58% below the national average for vehicle crime and 69% below for burglary. These patterns suggest a community where crime prevention efforts, possibly linked to local policing strategies or socio-economic factors, have had a measurable impact. The daily crime count, while consistent with historical trends, offers residents a concrete reference point for understanding risk levels in their immediate environment.