Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock recorded a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents — 34.2% above the UK average of 7.6. This rate, when translated to everyday risk, means that roughly one in every 98 residents experienced a reported crime during the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (27.4% of total), shoplifting (20.0%), and vehicle crime (14.4%), each of which significantly outpaced national averages. The seasonal context of November — with Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings — likely contributed to these patterns, as retail areas and transport hubs often see heightened activity during such periods. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, may reflect increased social interactions in nightlife areas, while shoplifting surged in line with pre-Christmas consumer activity. Vehicle crime, though still 241% above the UK average, showed no month-on-month change, suggesting persistent vulnerabilities in parking zones or car storage areas. These figures illustrate how local rhythms, such as shopping events and seasonal transitions, can shape crime trends, even as broader demographic or geographic factors — such as the area’s built-up nature — continue to influence the baseline risk profile.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+500%), other crime (+200%), and theft from the person (+100%) compared to October, with burglary rising from one to six incidents. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can heighten property vulnerability. Meanwhile, shoplifting — the second most common crime — remained 190% above the UK average, likely driven by Black Friday shopping activity. In contrast, public order offences dropped by 61.1%, possibly due to fewer large gatherings in the colder weather. Vehicle crime, though still 241% above the UK average, showed no significant month-on-month change, suggesting persistent issues in parking areas. These shifts highlight how specific events or conditions can rapidly alter the crime profile, with retail and transport hubs appearing as focal points for rising incidents.

Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock's crime rate in November 2024 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, an 18.6% increase from the previous month's 8.6. This translates to roughly 8 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while local, underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 22,519. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 98 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised, suggests that a resident has a 1-in-98 chance of being directly affected by crime during November. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the comparison here focuses on the local scale: for someone living in this area, the daily risk is tangible, with eight incidents occurring on average each day. The population context also reveals that, despite the area’s size, the concentrated nature of crimes in specific locations may amplify individual risk, particularly in high-traffic or retail hubs.