South Ockendon Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, South Ockendon maintained a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.6% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a continued trend of relatively low crime levels in this built-up area within Thurrock, a suburban region characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The crime breakdown reveals a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with 53 violent offences and 52 property-related incidents reported. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.1% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, while shoplifting emerged as the second most common category, albeit at 29% above the national rate. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s retail presence, which could drive shoplifting during the summer months when foot traffic increases. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, both lower than UK averages, suggest a stable community environment, though the sharp rise in possession of weapons—a category 186% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement or reporting practices. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and longer daylight hours, likely contribute to these patterns, as increased outdoor activity and tourism could influence both crime types and their visibility. The data underscores the importance of contextualising crime rates within the area’s geography and demographics, rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+233.3%) and possession of weapons (+400.0%), while vehicle crime and burglary both fell by 50.0%. The balance between violent and property crimes was nearly equal, with 53 violent crimes and 52 property crimes reported—a rare parity that may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the summer. Shoplifting’s surge to 20 incidents (13.6% of total crimes) placed it 29% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a potential link to summer shopping patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped to 13 cases, 64% below the UK average, a trend consistent with improved community engagement during warmer months. Residents may find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests effective local measures or reduced opportunities for such offences during the month.

South Ockendon’s crime rate in June 2024 fell by 18.7% compared to May, dropping from 7.5 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar suburban areas during early summer months, when tourism and seasonal activity shift. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows one crime for every 165 residents over the course of June, a metric that contextualises the rate within the community’s population. Daily crime counts averaged five incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective reveals that South Ockendon’s crime environment remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher density and socioeconomic factors often drive rates upward. This contrast underscores the area’s suburban character, where crime tends to be more dispersed and less concentrated in specific high-risk zones.