Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Chadwell St Mary during May 2025, accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes. This category alone was 38% above the UK average, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 14.8% above the national average of 8.1, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining lower crime levels compared to other parts of the UK. The breakdown of crimes revealed that criminal damage and arson were particularly pronounced, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents—250% above the UK average. This may be linked to the built-up nature of the area, where older properties and public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which was 37% below the UK average, and other theft, which was 43% below the UK average, indicated some areas of relative safety. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributed to the rise in violence-related crimes. This aligns with patterns seen in other urban areas during similar periods, where increased foot traffic and alcohol consumption can drive incidents of assault and disorder. However, the significant disparity in criminal damage and arson suggests that targeted local efforts may be necessary to address these specific issues. The area's position within Thurrock, a region with a mix of residential and industrial zones, may further complicate crime prevention strategies, requiring a balance between community engagement and infrastructure maintenance.

May 2025 saw a notable 100% increase in burglary, drugs-related crimes, and robbery compared to the previous month, with each category rising from one to two incidents. This sharp rise in these categories, particularly drugs-related offences which are 114% above the UK average, may signal emerging patterns linked to local demand or distribution networks. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other crime categories both dropped by 66.7%, a reduction that could reflect the impact of recent community initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. The most significant disparity compared to the UK average remains in criminal damage and arson, which are 250% higher than the national rate. This suggests a unique challenge in the area, tied to the built-up nature of the community and the presence of older properties. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary underscores the need for heightened vigilance, particularly during the longer evenings associated with May's seasonal context.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.9 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 107 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a local metric and not directly comparable to national averages, it provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. The population of 10,614 means that each resident is statistically more likely to be affected by crime than the UK average, though the overall rate remains within the bounds of typical urban built-up areas. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and other crime categories may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal factors, though further data would be needed to confirm this. The consistency of certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which remain significantly above the UK average, highlights persistent challenges in specific areas of the community.