Chadwell St Mary Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with broader national trends, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson, which occur at 96% higher rates locally than nationally. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (26 incidents, 44.1% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 17.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10 incidents, 17.0%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the built-up nature of the area likely contributing to higher rates of interpersonal crime. February, as a winter month with low outdoor activity, may partly explain the relatively low overall crime rate, though the persistence of high rates in property-related offences indicates deeper systemic issues. The UK comparison highlights Chadwell St Mary's relative safety, but the significant divergence in specific crime categories underscores the need for targeted interventions. The area's position within Thurrock, a commuter-oriented borough with mixed urban and industrial zones, may further shape its crime dynamics, with retail and transport hubs driving certain offence types. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the sharp disparities in specific categories necessitate a nuanced understanding of local conditions.

February 2026 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with vehicle crime dropping by 75% (from 12 to 3 incidents) and drugs-related offences decreasing by 57.1% (from 7 to 3). These declines contrast sharply with a 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 2 to 4 incidents) and a 50% increase in 'other theft' (from 2 to 3). The crime mix shifted with violent crimes accounting for 44.1% of total incidents, compared to 17.0% for anti-social behaviour. This divergence from the UK average is stark in categories like criminal damage and arson (96% above the UK rate) and 'other crime' (167% above the UK rate), highlighting localised vulnerabilities. The 42.2% reduction in violence and sexual offences may partly explain the overall 12.5% improvement relative to the UK average, though the persistence of high rates in property-related crimes suggests ongoing challenges for local authorities. Residents should note the sharp drop in vehicle crime, which could indicate effective policing or seasonal factors influencing motor vehicle-related incidents.

Chadwell St Mary's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 41.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This represents a marked shift in local crime dynamics, with daily crime activity averaging 2 incidents per day over the 28-day period. When scaled to the area's population of 10,614, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 180 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The reduction in overall crime is most pronounced in vehicle-related offences, which plummeted by 75% from 12 to 3 incidents, suggesting a potential seasonal factor or localized mitigation effort. While the population-scaled perspective highlights the rarity of incidents, the breakdown of crime types reveals persistent vulnerabilities in categories such as criminal damage and arson, which remain 96% above the UK average. These findings illustrate a combination of local conditions and national trends, with Chadwell St Mary's unique demographic and geographic profile shaping its crime profile distinct from broader UK patterns.