Essex Police

Is Thundersley Safe?

Crime statistics for Thundersley. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 776 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

776 Crimes (last 12 months)
29.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑1.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 776 total crimes recorded in Thundersley

Violent Crime
319 41.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
78 10.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
56 7.2%
Other Theft
55 7.1%
Public Order
52 6.7%
Burglary
51 6.6%
Vehicle Crime
47 6.1%
Shoplifting
42 5.4%
Drugs
37 4.8%
Other Crime
13 1.7%
Robbery
10 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
10 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.4%
Theft from Person
3 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Thundersley — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thundersley safe?

Thundersley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 776 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Thundersley are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Thundersley in the last 12 months?

776 crimes were recorded in Thundersley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 1.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (765 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 319 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Thundersley?

The most common crime in Thundersley is Violent Crime, with 319 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Thundersley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Thundersley is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 1.4% — from 765 crimes in the previous 12 months to 776 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Thundersley?

Thundersley has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Thundersley compare to the Essex Police average?

Thundersley has a safety score of 8/100, while the Essex Police force area average is 12/100. Thundersley is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Thundersley?

29.5% of crimes recorded in Thundersley resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Essex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Thundersley?

319 violent crimes were recorded in Thundersley in the last 12 months — representing 41.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 56 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Thundersley last updated?

The crime data for Thundersley was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Thundersley with other areas?

You can compare Thundersley with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.