SS15 5WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS15 5WS

SS15 5WS, Basildon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This SS15 5WS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS15 postcode area, which has experienced 251 crimes and a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS15 5WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS15 5WS, encompassing approximately 4505 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS15 5WS area, explore the SS15 5WS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SS15 5WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copperfields with total crimes: 5
  • Knights with total crimes: 5
  • Burdock Drive with total crimes: 4

SS15 5WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.320.00%
Vehicle crime73.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1014.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.55-69.23%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.32-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.1185.71%
Vehicle crime52.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.11100.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.77-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson73.55133.33%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.99100.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Other theft31.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.43-28.00%
Vehicle crime64.00500.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11400.00%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-50.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.65-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour65.55500.00%
Other theft61.33200.00%
Public order51.33150.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.4389.47%
Vehicle crime47.990.00%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-50.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.77-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.22-14.29%
Burglary51.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.99-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.55133.33%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.99105.56%
Anti-social behaviour68.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 202414
May 202416
April 202427
March 202418
February 202425
January 202436
December 202319
November 202325
October 202337
September 202318

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202413
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS15 5WS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Copperfields
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Knights
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burdock Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gerbera Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trinity Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Minster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Begonia Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Belstedes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Markhams Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seymour Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Friars Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mellow Purgess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Viola Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Anns Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cathedral Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Temple Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Tower Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Chads Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Parsonage Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Altar Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Markhams Chase
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Weymarks
    Total1
    Other crime1