SWANSTEAD, SS16 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS16 4PE

SWANSTEAD, SS16 4PE, Basildon has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This SS16 4PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS16 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS16 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS16 4PE, encompassing approximately 4622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-28.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS16 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh View Court with total crimes: 7
  • Swanstead with total crimes: 6
  • Ryedene Close with total crimes: 6

SWANSTEAD, SS16 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.90-28.26%
Criminal damage and arson57.14-37.50%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-72.73%
Public order30.650.00%
Other crime20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.22-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.4784.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.95120.00%
Burglary82.38-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.73700.00%
Other crime51.73400.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.68-7.41%
Burglary135.411200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.33-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour75.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5125.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Other crime41.080.00%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.5582.35%
Anti-social behaviour46.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-50.00%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Other theft40.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Public order20.65-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.82-43.33%
Public order103.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1614.29%
Other theft61.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-28.57%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.0676.47%
Anti-social behaviour76.49-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.5175.00%
Drugs41.51-33.33%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.25-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour113.68450.00%
Drugs62.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Shoplifting40.87-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.8233.33%
Shoplifting95.190.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-90.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.85-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson106.49-9.09%
Other theft52.16-28.57%
Drugs41.08100.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Public order30.65-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.870.00%
Public order136.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.810.00%
Other theft72.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202446
July 202425
June 202427
May 202431
April 202417
March 202430
February 202417
January 202424
December 202318
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 202411
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS16 4PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marsh View Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Swanstead
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ryedene Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Highlands Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oldwyk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Ryedene Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sturrocks
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Gambleside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vange Hill Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Polsteads
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Downs Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mapleford Sweep
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. South Crockerford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tilney Turn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dewsgreen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Redgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pitseaville Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kent View Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mollands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Moss Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moss Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ramsay Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1