BENFLEET ROAD, SS7 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 1LY

BENFLEET ROAD, SS7 1LY, Castle Point has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This SS7 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS7 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS7 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 1LY, encompassing approximately 2806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS7 1LY area, explore the SS7 1LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS7 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benfleet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mountnessing with total crimes: 2
  • Arcadian Gardens with total crimes: 2

BENFLEET ROAD, SS7 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-14.29%
Shoplifting32.14-40.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1375.00%
Shoplifting52.4925.00%
Vehicle crime31.78200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.70100.00%
Shoplifting42.14-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-25.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.41300.00%
Public order32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71-86.67%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-75.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.33166.67%
Shoplifting62.85100.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.70400.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-62.50%
Burglary11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6314.29%
Public order22.850.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences74.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.49-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.85100.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0625.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.700.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 202415
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS7 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Benfleet Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Mountnessing
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arcadian Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rayleigh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Florence Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hadleigh Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Alderwood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1