Stanford-le-Hope Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Stanford-le-Hope recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This position as one of the safer built-up areas within Thurrock reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents (61 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%, 22 cases) and shoplifting (8.9%, 15 cases). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder dominate, consistent with the area's mixed residential and commercial landscape. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and the transition to spring—may have influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher levels of anti-social behaviour. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences in the area (2.0 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average, indicating a notable local resilience. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 41% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), suggesting effective community policing or a lower incidence of public disorder. The presence of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) slightly above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) highlights the need for targeted retail security measures. These statistics illustrate an area where crime remains relatively low but requires focused attention on specific categories. The overall rate, while below national benchmarks, underscores the importance of maintaining current initiatives and adapting strategies to address emerging trends.

April 2023 saw a sharp 69.2% decrease in burglary, with incidents falling from 13 to 4. This drop, though unexplained, may be linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Vehicle crime also declined by 47.1%, from 17 to 9, suggesting possible improvements in vehicle security measures or reduced opportunities during the Easter period. However, anti-social behaviour surged by 120.0%, rising from 10 to 22 incidents. This increase could be tied to increased outdoor activity during spring, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Violence and sexual offences fell by 20.8%, from 77 to 61, a trend that contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), where Stanford-le-Hope's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 23% below. Shoplifting remained slightly above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs 0.5 per 1,000), while robbery saw a dramatic 100.0% increase, rising from 0 to 5 incidents—a figure that warrants careful monitoring. These shifts highlight the combination of factors influencing local crime dynamics.

Stanford-le-Hope's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.0% decrease from March's 5.7 per 1,000. This small but notable decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 181 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day, a consistent rate that reflects the area's built-up nature and population density. While this daily figure may seem high, it aligns with the area's demographic profile and the presence of commercial and residential hubs within Thurrock. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the rate remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This consistency in daily crime counts, paired with the monthly exposure metric, provides a clearer picture of how crime distributes across the community over time.