Thundersley and South Benfleet Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, placing it 41% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels reflects the area's generally safer environment compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and shoplifting (10.8%). The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may influence crime patterns. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month highlights a unique profile for the area, suggesting factors such as local community dynamics or policing strategies may play a role. March's data also shows that shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain significantly below UK averages, reinforcing the area's relatively low levels of these categories. The balance between violent and property crimes may be linked to the built-up nature of the area, where interactions between residents and visitors could contribute to the prevalence of certain offences.

March 2025 saw significant spikes in burglary, anti-social behaviour, and robbery, with burglary jumping by 350% from 2 to 9 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 9.1% decrease in public order offences, which fell from 11 to 10. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 170%, highlighting a shift in the crime mix. Despite these increases, violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average, at 1.8 per 1,000. Robbery, though a small category, doubled from 0 to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors and seasonal changes, such as the transition to spring and extended evenings. Residents may find the breakdown of specific crime types useful for understanding risks in their area.

The crime rate in March 2025 rose by 28.3% compared to February's 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward shift in local crime statistics. Daily, the area saw approximately 7 crimes reported, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, highlighting the relative rarity of crime in this built-up area. While the rate remains 41% below the UK average, the increase from the previous month suggests a need for continued vigilance. The population of 48,269 means that localised factors—such as changes in community activity or seasonal patterns—can have a measurable impact on crime trends. This context underscores the importance of understanding how specific incidents, like the sharp rise in burglary, interact with broader demographic and geographic influences.