BALFOUR CLOSE, SS12 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS12 9QA

BALFOUR CLOSE, SS12 9QA, Basildon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population. This SS12 9QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS12 postcode area, which has experienced 81 crimes and a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS12 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS12 9QA, encompassing approximately 4331 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS12 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donald Thorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cheyne Court with total crimes: 1
  • Caladonia Lane with total crimes: 1

BALFOUR CLOSE, SS12 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting237.39283.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.31-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4788.89%
Shoplifting63.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.85200.00%
Shoplifting52.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-71.43%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.77250.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Other crime30.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-25.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.23-42.86%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.54-56.25%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.16433.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.69300.00%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.92-50.00%
Shoplifting30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-14.29%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0816.67%
Shoplifting41.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-85.71%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary76.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.620.00%
Shoplifting61.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202417
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202416
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
February 20248
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS12 9QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Donald Thorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cheyne Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Caladonia Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Maclaren Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robertson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carswell Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Terence Webster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dunbar Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ogilvie Court
    Total1
    Other crime1