Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. While the overall rate remains stable, the breakdown reveals a concerning shift in crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.8% of all reported incidents, a category where the area's rate of 3.9 per 1,000 is 42% above the UK average. This may be influenced by the area's proximity to educational institutions and the influx of students during the autumn term, which could contribute to increased social activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 18%, remained a persistent issue, with 12 incidents recorded. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely plays a role in the surge of violent crime, as evenings draw in and social gatherings increase. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 21.4% of total incidents, with vehicle crime showing a dramatic 150% increase compared to the previous month. This could be linked to changes in parking patterns or increased traffic movement around local schools and businesses as term time resumes. The data also highlights a notable 82% deficit in shoplifting incidents compared to the UK average, suggesting either effective retail security measures or a lower retail presence in the area. As temperatures drop and daylight hours decrease, residents are advised to remain cautious in public spaces and consider enhanced personal security measures, particularly during evening hours.

September 2023 saw a sharp 150% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in theft from the person, signals heightened vulnerability in areas with high vehicle turnover or parking density. Violence and sexual offences rose by 24.2% to 41 incidents, a category where Chadwell St Mary's rate of 3.9 per 1,000 is 42% above the UK average. This aligns with the seasonal context of back-to-school activity and university freshers, which may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 18%, suggesting some local success in managing disruptive conduct. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in areas with higher vehicle presence, particularly during evening hours when lighting conditions deteriorate.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 7.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from August's 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area slightly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, though the monthly aggregate reveals a localised shift in crime patterns. On average, 3 crimes were reported daily in September, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 126 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, highlights the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. The population context shows that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have a visible impact on the community, particularly when concentrated in specific categories. For example, the 150% increase in vehicle crime may reflect seasonal changes in parking habits or increased traffic congestion around local schools and businesses as term time resumes.