Grays Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Grays, a built-up area within Thurrock, recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 5.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure reflects a continued trend of relatively low crime levels for an urban area, though the mix of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 108 incidents (34.0% of all crimes), a rate 7% below the UK average. This category’s lower-than-expected rate may be influenced by local initiatives or the area’s demographics, though such speculation must be tempered by the lack of explicit data on interventions. Other theft and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages by 13% and 19% respectively, potentially linked to the area’s retail presence and seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping. November’s extended evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have contributed to higher levels of public order offences and vehicle crime, which were 20% and 13% above UK averages. However, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 52% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management or environmental factors that deter such incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by reduced daylight and the end of the festive shopping period—may have had a dampening effect on certain crime types, though the sharp rise in robbery by 233.3% indicates a need for further analysis. Overall, Grays’ crime profile illustrates a balance between localized pressures and broader national trends, with the area’s relatively low rates offering a contrast to other parts of the UK.

November 2023 saw a 20.0% drop in Grays’ overall crime rate, marking a notable shift from the previous month’s rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents. Among the most significant changes, robbery incidents surged by 233.3%—rising from 3 to 10 cases—placing Grays 100% above the UK average for this category. This spike, though statistically extreme, may reflect localized factors such as increased foot traffic during seasonal events or unseasonal weather patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.1%, a decline that aligns with the area’s generally lower rates of such offences compared to the UK average. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a mixed picture: while violence and sexual offences remained the most common (accounting for 34.0% of all crimes), they were 7% below the UK average. Other theft and criminal damage, however, exceeded UK rates by 13% and 19% respectively, suggesting areas where targeted interventions might be needed. These shifts underscore the complexity of crime trends, which can be influenced by both seasonal dynamics and localized pressures.

Grays recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, a 20.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.9. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime levels 5.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 11 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 141 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing Grays in a category where crime is relatively infrequent compared to other regions. The population of 44,800 means that individual experiences of crime are spread across a broad base, though localized patterns—such as spikes in specific crime types—suggest areas of focus for community engagement. The drop in overall crime rate may reflect seasonal factors, such as the waning influence of Black Friday shopping and the transition to shorter evenings, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.