SS7 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 5AU

SS7 5AU, Castle Point has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This SS7 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 5AU, encompassing approximately 3644 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS7 5AU area, explore the SS7 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS7 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrivale with total crimes: 4
  • Downesway with total crimes: 3
  • Oakfield Close with total crimes: 2

SS7 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.31140.00%
Vehicle crime33.2950.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5766.67%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6650.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 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 offences63.57-45.45%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.660.00%
Other theft13.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.13120.00%
Vehicle crime43.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.47400.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.290.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS7 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrivale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Downesway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Oakfield Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South View Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melcombe Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wincoat Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wincoat Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Benfleet Park Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Meggison Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Saxon Way
    Total1
    Other theft1