Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock, 10.9 crimes were reported in November 2023, placing the area 45.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 92 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (19.6%) and vehicle crime (13.5%). These figures highlight a stark contrast to the national profile, where shoplifting and vehicle crime are far below local levels. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely contributes to heightened activity in certain crime categories. Retail environments, which are prevalent in this built-up area, may drive shoplifting during high-traffic periods, while the closure of some businesses and reduced visibility could exacerbate vehicle-related offences. The elevated rate of violence and sexual offences may also reflect patterns tied to the area’s social dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. Residents navigating this area should remain vigilant, particularly in high-traffic retail zones and during late evening hours, as the combination of local factors and seasonal events appears to amplify risk.

November 2023 saw dramatic increases in possession of weapons (+600%), drugs (+600%), and bicycle theft (+200%) compared to the previous month. These jumps, particularly in possession of weapons—now at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, 400% above the UK average—suggest a sharp shift in local crime patterns. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 47.4% to 10 incidents, and other theft decreased by 45.8% to 13 cases, indicating some areas of relative stability. The violent crime category, which includes violence and sexual offences at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 24% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area’s distinct challenges. Shoplifting—driven by Black Friday activity—remains an acute concern, with 2.1 per 1,000 residents affected, 282% above the national rate. For residents, this means heightened vigilance in retail spaces during peak shopping periods, where losses are not only financial but also reflect broader issues of public safety. The contrast between rising weapon-related crimes and falling public order offences may hint at shifting priorities among offenders, though this remains speculative without further data.

The crime rate in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock rose by 5.1% in November 2023 compared to the previous month’s rate of 10.4 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible sense of risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 92 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. This figure, however, does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types; for instance, the rate of shoplifting and vehicle crime far outpaces national levels, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences fall below UK averages. The population context—22,519 residents—means that the impact of these statistics is felt on a community scale, with certain groups, such as those in retail or transport hubs, likely experiencing higher exposure. The 5.1% increase from October underscores a need for continued monitoring, as even modest shifts in crime rates can have measurable consequences for public safety and local policing strategies.