Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chadwell St Mary, the crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 translates to a tangible daily risk. With a population of 10,614, this rate means one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is 2.6% above the UK average, the local crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 41.7% of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 24% for this category. This suggests a higher concentration of violent incidents in the area, possibly influenced by factors such as population density or local socioeconomic conditions. Criminal damage and arson also stood out, with rates 150% above the UK average, potentially linked to industrial or commercial properties in the built-up area. Seasonal factors may have played a role: as October brought darker evenings and Halloween, the likelihood of certain crimes—such as anti-social behaviour or public order offences—may have increased. However, some categories, like anti-social behaviour and other thefts, were below the UK average, illustrating a mixed picture. The interplay between local characteristics and broader national trends underscores the need for context-specific analysis.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary, drugs, and public order offences, all tripling from the previous month. This surge, though notable, contrasts with declines in vehicle crime (-42.9%) and bicycle theft (-50%). The category of violence and sexual offences remained 24% above the UK average, a persistent concern for local residents. Criminal damage and arson also stood out, with rates 150% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s industrial or commercial properties. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other thefts were below the UK average, indicating a mixed crime profile. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions, especially as Halloween and darker evenings may have influenced certain crime types. The data also suggests that while some areas of the crime profile align with national trends, others diverge significantly, requiring further analysis.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.2. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall 2.6% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure of three crimes per day provides a tangible sense of frequency—equivalent to a resident facing a reported crime roughly every 126 days. When scaled to the population of 10,614, this means one crime occurred for every 126 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric, it does not reflect daily fluctuations or localized hotspots. The comparison to the UK average highlights a nuanced picture: while violent crime rates are 24% above the national average, categories like public order offences are 43% below, suggesting varied local dynamics. These disparities may reflect differences in policing strategies, community characteristics, or seasonal factors influencing specific crime types.