THE LICHFIELDS, SS14 3RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS14 3RQ

THE LICHFIELDS, SS14 3RQ, Basildon has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This SS14 3RQ 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 3RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS14 3RQ, encompassing approximately 4243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS14 3RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon Way with total crimes: 7
  • Chalice Close with total crimes: 6
  • Timberlog Close with total crimes: 5

THE LICHFIELDS, SS14 3RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3123.81%
Criminal damage and arson46.13-20.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-77.78%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime94.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12-37.50%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.3117.39%
Criminal damage and arson86.36-27.27%
Public order51.8966.67%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.43-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson115.42175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5925.00%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-20.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.43-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1866.67%
Public order51.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2560.00%
Public order57.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.67-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour105.66900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.36166.67%
Public order61.89100.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.8416.00%
Vehicle crime56.8366.67%
Other theft41.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.84-24.24%
Other theft55.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-55.56%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-62.50%
Public order20.71-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.780.00%
Public order82.120.00%
Vehicle crime81.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202427
June 202423
May 202428
April 202414
March 202432
February 202420
January 202424
December 202329
November 202325
October 202333

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS14 3RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Avon Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Chalice Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Timberlog Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Jordan Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kennet Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Pattiswick Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stephenson Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Britten Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Walton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lark Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Herschell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bronte Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Peterborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southcote Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Southcote Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Chesterford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beeleigh East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Nightingale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Cavell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1