BENFLEET PARK ROAD, SS7 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 5HJ

BENFLEET PARK ROAD, SS7 5HJ, Castle Point has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This SS7 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 5HJ, encompassing approximately 3138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS7 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrivale with total crimes: 4
  • Oakfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jotmans Lane with total crimes: 1

BENFLEET PARK ROAD, SS7 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences75.10-50.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.33180.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.91-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences73.8275.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.78500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27100.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-33.33%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.82300.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-40.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.19-16.67%
Public order21.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59200.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-80.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-20.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrivale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Oakfield Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jotmans Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wincoat Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wincoat Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Benfleet Park Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Meggison Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Saxon Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Peregrine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Raven Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Woodham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1