Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chadwell St Mary's overall crime rate in January 2024 was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local and seasonal factors. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.6% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category, vehicle crime (12.3%). This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as its built-up nature and proximity to larger urban centres like London, which can contribute to higher concentrations of interpersonal offences. Seasonal context also plays a role: January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail activity, typically sees lower levels of shoplifting and public order offences, consistent with the 60% decline in shoplifting and 57% drop in public order crimes compared to the previous month. However, the high proportion of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for a smaller share of total crimes. This discrepancy may be partly explained by local demographics or the presence of specific risk factors, such as community tensions or limited policing resources. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000, 49% below the UK average) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000, 47% below) suggest that certain types of crime are being managed more effectively in Chadwell St Mary, though the persistent elevation in violent crime remains a concern for local authorities and residents.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Chadwell St Mary. The most significant increase was in 'other crime,' which tripled from zero to three incidents, a 100% rise. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, may reflect underreported or newly emerging issues. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 28.6% (from seven to nine incidents), potentially linked to increased traffic during the post-holiday period or seasonal variations in vehicle usage. In contrast, shoplifting and public order offences both declined sharply—shoplifting fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), due to reduced retail footfall in January, while public order offences dropped by 57.1% (from seven to three). These decreases align with the seasonal context of shorter days and fewer outdoor activities. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—23% above the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or specific hotspots, may be driving this category despite the overall downward trend in crime rates.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend toward reduced overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day in January, a figure that, while local to Chadwell St Mary, provides context for residents about the frequency of incidents in their community. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month—a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. However, this statistic should be interpreted alongside the breakdown of crime types, which reveals that while overall rates are falling, some categories remain elevated. For instance, violence and sexual offences, though not the highest in the UK, still contribute significantly to the local crime profile. These figures, when viewed in combination, illustrate a community where broader trends of decline are tempered by persistent challenges in specific areas of crime.