WATCHFIELD LANE, SS6 7SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS6 7SG

WATCHFIELD LANE, SS6 7SG, Rochford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 population. This SS6 7SG 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 7SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS6 7SG, encompassing approximately 2285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS6 7SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • High Road with total crimes: 1
  • Shannon Avenue with total crimes: 1

WATCHFIELD LANE, SS6 7SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-16.67%
Burglary12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50100.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.940.00%
Public order12.63-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0050.00%
Public order42.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94100.00%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.880.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.50200.00%
Public order31.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2550.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.50-60.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9466.67%
Other theft22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.250.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Martin'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shannon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weir Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilltop Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Castle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1