DOWNEY CLOSE, SS14 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS14 2NF

DOWNEY CLOSE, SS14 2NF, Basildon has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population. This SS14 2NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS14 postcode area, which has experienced 416 crimes and a crime rate of 14.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS14 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS14 2NF, encompassing approximately 5549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SS14 2NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Longacre with total crimes: 4
  • Orsett End with total crimes: 4

DOWNEY CLOSE, SS14 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.0933.33%
Public order95.05125.00%
Vehicle crime51.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-63.64%
Burglary30.720.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-71.43%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.89-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour113.7837.50%
Other theft81.98700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4475.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.55-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.14166.67%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.0540.00%
Public order51.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.454.35%
Anti-social behaviour74.32600.00%
Public order61.26500.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-28.57%
Burglary40.90-33.33%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.140.00%
Burglary61.2650.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-28.57%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.2776.92%
Public order74.14133.33%
Vehicle crime71.26133.33%
Other theft51.26150.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.49-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34400.00%
Burglary40.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.8338.89%
Burglary74.51133.33%
Other theft51.26-16.67%
Public order40.9033.33%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2138.46%
Other theft63.2420.00%
Burglary31.08-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.01-51.85%
Burglary112.34450.00%
Vehicle crime61.9850.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-54.55%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202423
June 202428
May 202424
April 202423
March 202423
February 202413
January 202425
December 202318
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS14 2NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Longacre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Orsett End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Methersgate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Long Riding
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Horsley Cross
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broad Green
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Saffron Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Havalon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Norwood End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Short Acre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wykes Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thistledown
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Priors Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Priors East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Fairlop Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cattawade Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hatherley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bonnygate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Turpins
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claydon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Downey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Clickett End
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1