South Ockendon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, South Ockendon recorded 141 crimes, translating to one reported incident for every 172 residents. This figure, while significant, places the area 20.5% below the UK average crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting a relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44% of all incidents (62 cases), followed by vehicle crime (12.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.2%). These figures may reflect the area’s built-up character, where proximity to residential and commercial zones could heighten exposure to both interpersonal conflicts and property-related crimes. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns: Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, both occurring in November, may have contributed to spikes in certain categories, such as vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall decline in theft from the person (down 75%) and other crime (down 75%) suggests that targeted interventions or community awareness campaigns may have had a measurable impact. The area’s crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several ways: vehicle crime is higher, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences are significantly lower. These differences may stem from local policies, policing strategies, or the specific demographics of South Ockendon, which, as a built-up area within Thurrock, likely has a distinct rhythm of daily life compared to more rural or suburban regions. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) could also indicate effective community engagement or security measures in place, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft and possession of weapons, both tripling from one to three incidents. This surge may align with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, where increased public gatherings could heighten risks associated with unsecured property or confrontations. Conversely, crimes like drugs-related offences and other crime categories fell dramatically—drugs dropped by 91.3% to two incidents, and other crime decreased by 75% to one incident. These reductions may reflect the impact of targeted policing or community initiatives during the month. Vehicle crime in South Ockendon (0.7 per 1,000) is 75% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting that the built-up nature of the area, with its higher concentration of vehicles and more accessible parking, could be a contributing factor. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of disruptive conduct in local neighbourhoods compared to national trends.

South Ockendon’s crime rate in November 2025 (5.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 22.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly five crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the population. When scaled to the area’s 24,216 residents, this means that 141 crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community’s total interactions with law enforcement. The population size, combined with the area’s built-up nature, may contribute to a more compact distribution of incidents, making localised efforts to address crime more feasible compared to larger or more dispersed regions.