Crime in Thundersley and South Benfleet: statistics, rates and trends

2,375 crimes were recorded in Thundersley and South Benfleet in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,009 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thundersley and South Benfleet has the 1,182nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Thundersley and South Benfleet was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,700 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,375). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thundersley and South Benfleet over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+11%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and shoplifting (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 1,009 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Thundersley and South Benfleet

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thundersley and South Benfleet recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Thundersley and South Benfleet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thundersley and South Benfleet.

8 areas within Thundersley and South Benfleet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tarpots had the highest rate (60.2 per 1,000) and St George's the lowest (33.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Thundersley and South Benfleet over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thundersley and South Benfleet over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Thundersley and South Benfleet has an estimated population of 48,816. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thundersley and South Benfleet sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Thundersley and South Benfleet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.