South Ockendon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 24,216, South Ockendon reported 159 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 12% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, indicating a relatively safer environment compared to the national trend. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (11.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related crime, with violence dominating the local crime profile. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkening evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced crime patterns. The lower-than-average violent crime rate compared to the UK (7% below the national average for violence and sexual offences) could reflect community-specific dynamics, such as local policing strategies or social cohesion. However, vehicle crime and criminal damage rates are higher than the UK average, linked to the area’s infrastructure or traffic density. These findings illustrate a combination of local and national trends, with November’s crime profile shaped by both routine activities and seasonal events.

November 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Robbery rates surged by 400% compared to October, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a stark increase that may be tied to seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping or changes in local activity patterns. Similarly, drug-related crimes doubled (from 3 to 9), while 'other crime' incidents also doubled (from 2 to 4), suggesting potential shifts in criminal behaviour or reporting practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 54.2% (from 24 to 11), possibly reflecting the impact of community initiatives or seasonal lulls in public gatherings. Violent crime, while still the largest category, decreased by 20.8% (from 72 to 57), though it remains 7% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime, at 40% above the UK average, highlights a localised challenge, influenced by high traffic volumes or vehicle storage practices. These shifts underscore the importance of context-specific analysis, as the area’s crime profile differs from the national average in both magnitude and composition.

South Ockendon’s crime rate in November 2023 (6.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 152 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that, while not negligible, suggests a relatively low likelihood of personal involvement in crime. This contrast with the UK average highlights South Ockendon’s distinct position in the national crime profile. The area’s violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, but vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) is 40% above, illustrating a divergence in local risk factors. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s population size and geographic characteristics, offer a nuanced perspective on public safety, balancing both the positives of reduced violent crime and the challenges posed by higher property-related offences.