SS5 4AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS5 4AT

SS5 4AT, Rochford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This SS5 4AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS5 postcode area, which has experienced 67 crimes and a crime rate of 2.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS5 4AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS5 4AT, encompassing approximately 3301 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS5 4AT area, explore the SS5 4AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SS5 4AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hockley (Station) with total crimes: 2

SS5 4AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3650.00%
Shoplifting51.82-16.67%
Other crime41.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.0375.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-60.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.76400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51100.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21200.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.330.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.54200.00%
Public order31.82200.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.73100.00%
Other crime42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS5 4AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Hillcrest Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hockley (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosslyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hawkwell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Spa Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hockley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Althorpe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sudeley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beatrice Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hockley Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1