SS8 0FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 0FA

SS8 0FA, Castle Point has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This SS8 0FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS8 postcode area, which has experienced 233 crimes and a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS8 0FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 0FA, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS8 0FA area, explore the SS8 0FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS8 0FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bay Close with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Azalea Mews with total crimes: 2

SS8 0FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.750.00%
Theft from the person35.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.12-61.54%
Public order11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.12-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.87250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.37200.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.37-33.33%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.69-14.29%
Public order41.8733.33%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.31-12.50%
Public order32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3133.33%
Other theft42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06-57.14%
Other crime21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1255.56%
Other theft34.370.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
June 20245
May 202413
April 202414
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS8 0FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bay Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 2. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Azalea Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Matlock Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brewster Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. The Driveway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jack King Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Long Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Thameside Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Rose Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1