South Ockendon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Ockendon's crime rate in February 2025 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (45.8%), followed by anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime (each 10.0%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up part of Thurrock, where high-density living and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The lower-than-average rate of anti-social behaviour (48% below UK levels) suggests effective community policing or social cohesion, though the elevated vehicle crime rate (35% above the UK average) points to vulnerabilities in transport-related security. Seasonally, February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced crime patterns, with indoor-focused crimes like violence and anti-social behaviour remaining prominent. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted measures to address specific areas of concern, such as vehicle theft, while maintaining the positive trends in reducing anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This increase, from six to twelve incidents, may reflect heightened tensions during the winter season or shifts in community activity patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 20%, potentially linked to colder weather prompting increased vehicle use or targeted thefts. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 60%, from five to two incidents, a decline that could indicate successful local interventions or seasonal inactivity in illicit markets. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast: while violence and sexual offences dominate at 45.8% of all crimes, anti-social behaviour is 48% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in this category. Vehicle crime, however, is 35% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability that warrants further attention.

South Ockendon's crime rate in February 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.8% increase from 4.9 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This suggests consistent patterns in local crime dynamics. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the area within Thurrock. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local households. When compared to the UK average, South Ockendon's population size—24,216 residents—means that the lower crime rate translates to fewer incidents per capita, which may be influenced by local infrastructure, policing strategies, or community engagement. The stability in the crime rate also indicates that no major spikes or dips occurred in February, aligning with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull in activity.