ESSEX SQUARE, SP2 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP2 8HU

ESSEX SQUARE, SP2 8HU, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This SP2 8HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP2 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP2 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP2 8HU, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP2 8HU area, explore the SP2 8HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SP2 8HU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Munks Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 2
  • Essex Square with total crimes: 2

ESSEX SQUARE, SP2 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.280.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.210.00%
Bicycle theft23.210.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6825.00%
Burglary12.680.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-60.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.75400.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.680.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-55.56%
Other theft22.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.820.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP2 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Munks Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Essex Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A3094
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1