POLSTEADS, SS16 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS16 4PH

POLSTEADS, SS16 4PH, Basildon has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population. This SS16 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS16 4PH, encompassing approximately 4191 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-26.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS16 4PH 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

POLSTEADS, SS16 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.21-26.83%
Criminal damage and arson47.16-50.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.2864.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.7860.00%
Burglary81.91-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.91700.00%
Other crime61.91500.00%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Public order40.95100.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

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 offences2513.120.00%
Burglary135.96550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.12-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour75.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.670.00%
Other theft51.1966.67%
Drugs31.19-25.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.68-28.57%
Drugs41.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.45-38.46%
Public order93.82800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.150.00%
Other theft51.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-42.86%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.3152.94%
Anti-social behaviour76.20-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.6775.00%
Drugs41.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Other crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.64-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.06550.00%
Drugs63.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-20.00%
Shoplifting40.95-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.1287.50%
Shoplifting97.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15150.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.59-48.39%
Vehicle crime53.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Drugs10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.84-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson77.40-22.22%
Other theft51.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-42.86%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order20.48-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.180.00%
Public order97.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Other theft61.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202441
July 202425
June 202425
May 202428
April 202416
March 202426
February 202417
January 202430
December 202316
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202413
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

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 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS16 4PH 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. Clover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Oldwyk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ryedene Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sturrocks
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Gambleside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Vange Hill Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Polsteads
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Downs Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Crockerford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tilney Turn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dewsgreen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mollands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Moss Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moss Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ramsay Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1