MERRIVALE, SS7 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 5HQ

MERRIVALE, SS7 5HQ, Castle Point has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This SS7 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS7 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrivale with total crimes: 4
  • South View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

MERRIVALE, SS7 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.33-20.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4042.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.96300.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.25-22.22%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7328.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-50.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.59-83.33%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.80133.33%
Vehicle crime62.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Public order31.1850.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.44-36.36%
Shoplifting32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9283.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78300.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 crime55.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences74.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 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 5HQ postcode area is presented below.

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