Thundersley and South Benfleet Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thundersley and South Benfleet’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 places it 45.5% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Castle Point, characterized by its commuter-focused infrastructure and proximity to major transport links, exhibits a crime profile shaped by seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—35% below the UK average. This suggests a community where interpersonal conflict is managed through local support systems or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, and shoplifting, which fell sharply by 62.3% to 20 incidents, highlight the influence of September’s back-to-school period, as increased youth activity may displace opportunities for petty crime. The area’s low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) contrast with UK averages, indicating effective community engagement or environmental design that limits access to vulnerable assets. Seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the absence of major events or infrastructure projects further reinforces the area’s consistent safety record.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 62.3% decline in shoplifting, with reported incidents dropping from 53 to 20. This sharp reduction may reflect the start of the school term, as increased foot traffic in retail areas often deters opportunistic theft. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 200%, from 1 to 3 incidents, a spike that contrasts with the area’s generally low violent crime profile. Burglary also doubled, increasing from 3 to 9 cases, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences at 1.7 per 1,000—35% below the UK average—suggesting a community with strong social cohesion despite the rise in weapon-related incidents. Residents may find the 4.2 per 1,000 crime rate, 45.5% below the UK average, a key indicator of the area’s overall safety compared to national trends.

Crime rates in Thundersley and South Benfleet fell by 23.6% in September 2024 compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.5 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often observed in built-up areas during late summer, when school terms begin and community activity shifts. On average, 7 crimes were reported daily in September, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide daily statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 238 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively stable environment compared to national averages. With a population of 48,269, the area’s crime profile reflects a balance between routine community interactions and targeted incidents, though the absence of large-scale events or infrastructure projects likely contributes to the consistent low crime trend. This figure is particularly notable when considering the area’s proximity to major transport routes and its role as a commuter hub, which might otherwise increase exposure to certain crime types.