Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Chadwell St Mary's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone is 20% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the area's distinct challenges compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 is 6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing strategies or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 17% above the UK average, indicating a persistent issue in community interactions. The area's crime mix is skewed towards violent and property offences, with criminal damage and arson (0.9 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) both exceeding national rates. These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Thurrock, where social dynamics and land use may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor activity—likely amplifies incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. While the area's overall rate remains below the UK average, the concentration of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions. The 36 reported violent crimes in May, compared to 30 in April, may be influenced by the transition into warmer weather, which can extend socialising hours and increase opportunities for conflict. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, reflecting effective community policing or the area's built-up nature reducing opportunities for residential break-ins. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 45% above the UK average, indicates vulnerabilities in public spaces that may require additional measures. The interplay between local factors and national trends underscores the complexity of addressing crime in a specific context.

Month-on-month changes reveal a marked increase in drugs-related crimes, which doubled from one to two incidents. Possession of weapons also rose sharply, with one reported case compared to none in April. Conversely, burglary fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both saw increases, with the latter rising by 66.7% to 10 incidents. These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on property and public order offences, though the area remains below the UK average for burglary and theft from the person. The 20% above UK average rate for violence and sexual offences contrasts with the 52% below rate for public order offences, illustrating a combination of local factors and broader trends. Residents may note the decrease in burglary as a positive development, though the rise in violent crime warrants attention.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 11.9% compared to April's 7.1 per 1,000, reaching 7.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns over the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that captures the local rhythm of incidents without extrapolating to broader national averages. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This figure underscores that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The population context further highlights that the area's 10,614 residents are not uniformly affected, with certain crime types concentrated in specific pockets. The rise in violent crime and anti-social behaviour may be influenced by May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which could have altered social dynamics in public spaces.