Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a 10.8% increase in Chadwell St Mary's crime rate (8.2 per 1,000 residents) compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This rise, while modest, underscores persistent challenges in a built-up area within Thurrock. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents—40% above the UK average for this category. Criminal damage and arson followed, with 18 incidents (20.7% of total crimes) and a staggering 221% above the UK average. These figures may be linked to seasonal factors: as September transitions into autumn, the return of students and the start of the academic year could contribute to heightened tensions in communal spaces. Anti-social behaviour, though 23% below the UK average, still accounted for 11.5% of total crimes, suggesting ongoing pressure on local services. The seasonal context—back-to-school periods, university freshers, and shorter evenings—may also explain the 150% surge in shoplifting, as increased foot traffic in retail areas creates opportunities for opportunistic theft. While the overall rate remains relatively low compared to major urban centres, the concentration of violent and property crimes in specific areas warrants targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+150%), burglary (+100%), and other theft (+100%), reflecting a notable shift in crime patterns. These rises occurred alongside a 43.7% share of violent crimes, which are 40% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 83.3%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic as nights drew in. Vehicle crime, at 7 incidents, was 75% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's proximity to major transport links. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding shoplifting, which surged from 2 to 5 incidents—a spike that could be tied to the return of students and increased retail activity during the back-to-school period.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in September 2025 (8.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This slight downward trend contrasts with the overall 10.8% increase above the UK average. Locally, 87 crimes were reported over 30 days, averaging roughly 3 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, reflects persistent activity in a built-up area with limited open space. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates the area within the broader context of Thurrock's urban landscape. The population of 10,614 means that individual risk remains low, but concentrated pockets of activity—particularly in retail and communal spaces—may warrant closer attention from residents and local authorities.