CASTLE ROAD, SS6 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS6 7QF

CASTLE ROAD, SS6 7QF, Rochford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This SS6 7QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS6 postcode area, which has experienced 137 crimes and a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS6 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS6 7QF, encompassing approximately 2846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SS6 7QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3
  • Websters Way with total crimes: 2

CASTLE ROAD, SS6 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.38250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.46-71.43%
Shoplifting52.11-37.50%
Drugs11.760.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.81200.00%
Shoplifting87.38166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-85.71%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.84600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4666.67%
Shoplifting31.76-50.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order811.5960.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.81-30.00%
Shoplifting62.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-25.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.89-16.67%
Public order53.5125.00%
Shoplifting51.76-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs21.05-33.33%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6550.00%
Shoplifting74.22600.00%
Other theft52.46400.00%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3260.00%
Public order52.81400.00%
Other theft11.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.32-50.00%
Shoplifting51.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.73-23.08%
Shoplifting63.51100.00%
Public order32.1150.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.78-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.5725.00%
Shoplifting31.76-57.14%
Public order21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.00600.00%
Shoplifting74.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.08-16.67%
Burglary41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.590.00%
Shoplifting64.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202421
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS6 7QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Websters Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shannon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weir Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hilltop Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Castle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Finchfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. King George'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1