Thundersley and South Benfleet Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Thundersley and South Benfleet’s November 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents remains 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, but the composition of incidents reveals troubling trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.8% of all reported crimes—nearly double the share of any other category. This surge in violent crime, though still lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category, aligns with seasonal factors such as extended evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which may have increased opportunities for confrontation. The area’s relatively low property crime rate—only 31% of total incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s urban character within Castle Point, where a higher proportion of residents live in densely populated housing that could deter burglary. However, the sharp rise in violent incidents raises questions about local dynamics. November’s retail events, including Black Friday, likely contributed to increased foot traffic and potential conflicts, though the area’s low overall crime rate suggests robust community policing or demographic factors that mitigate risk. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, despite seasonal shopping patterns, further indicates that violent crime is the primary concern for residents this month.

Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 52.8% of all incidents in November, marking a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category was 14% below the UK rate, but the 104 reported cases represent a significant absolute number for the area. Month-on-month, robbery, theft from the person, and possession of weapons each saw a 100% increase, with robbery rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in scale, signals a concerning trend in personal safety. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary both declined, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 41.7% to seven cases. These decreases may reflect heightened community engagement during November, though further analysis is needed to confirm. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, now 0.1 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggests a potential imbalance in local enforcement or reporting practices.

The crime rate in Thundersley and South Benfleet rose by 27.1% in November 2025 compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.2 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still significantly below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, underscores a shift in local patterns. Locally, 197 crimes were recorded over the month, equating to roughly seven crimes per day. This daily figure, while low, reflects a concentrated period of activity, particularly in the latter half of the month. On a monthly exposure basis, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population of 48,269. While the overall rate remains 43.8% below the UK average, the increase from October highlights the need for vigilance during November’s seasonal dynamics, including extended evenings and heightened retail activity.