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

Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 in September 2024, placing it 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, reflects a broader trend of sustained lower rates compared to the national benchmark. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.3% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (14.6%) and shoplifting (12.7%). These figures align with the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Thurrock, where retail presence and commuter activity may contribute to higher rates of vehicle crime and theft. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns of violent crime, though the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remains 16% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or demographic composition, may be playing a role in mitigating certain types of crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (0.9 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (1.1 per 1,000) both exceed national averages, indicating areas for targeted intervention. The interplay between these trends and the area's geography—likely a mix of residential and commercial zones—highlights the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention that account for both local and national context.

September 2024 saw a marked decline in public order offences, which dropped by 73.9% compared to August, indicating a potential shift in community dynamics or enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 50%, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors—such as the transition from summer to autumn—may have contributed to this reduction. However, burglary rates surged by 500%, rising from one to six incidents, a stark contrast that highlights the need for focused attention on property crime. Other crime increased by 400%, with incidents rising from one to five, a development that may reflect underreported issues or changes in reporting patterns. Vehicle crime remains 144% above the UK average, a persistent challenge that could be linked to the area's transport infrastructure. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring both declining and rising trends to inform community safety strategies.

The area's crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 19.9% compared to the previous month's rate of 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, highlighting the scale of exposure in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the area's overall rate remains 5.2% below the national figure, a consistent trend that may partly explain the focus on local-specific factors rather than broader national patterns. The population context further illustrates that the rate is proportionally lower than the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors could be contributing to the sustained reduction. These statistics provide a clear benchmark for residents to assess their own risk levels against both immediate and national trends.