ELGAR CLOSE, SS7 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 4BZ

ELGAR CLOSE, SS7 4BZ, Castle Point has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This SS7 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS7 4BZ area, explore the SS7 4BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS7 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • High Road with total crimes: 3

ELGAR CLOSE, SS7 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8322.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.78200.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.30-10.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3142.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.53400.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.329.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.56-8.33%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.31140.00%
Burglary23.030.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.80-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences166.31220.00%
Vehicle crime54.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.26-54.55%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.78-14.29%
Public order61.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.030.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 20245
December 202316
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS7 4BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. High Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. London Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hatley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Linden Leas
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Chancel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Overton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Apeldoorn
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hamley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rush Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lower Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Linden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Romsey Way
    Total1
    Other theft1