LONG ROAD, SS8 0JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 0JT

LONG ROAD, SS8 0JT, Castle Point has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This SS8 0JT 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 0JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 0JT, encompassing approximately 3210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS8 0JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Edith Close with total crimes: 1

LONG ROAD, SS8 0JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences74.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.53100.00%
Shoplifting93.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80200.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.67-28.57%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 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 offences76.54-50.00%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.537.69%
Other crime54.36400.00%
Other theft51.5666.67%
Public order41.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.03-35.00%
Other theft34.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-66.67%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1542.86%
Shoplifting66.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.97180.00%
Shoplifting84.36-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.66333.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.05-44.44%
Public order31.5650.00%
Burglary30.93-82.35%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1713.711600.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.30-43.75%
Other theft52.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-25.00%
Shoplifting30.93-88.89%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Public order20.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2721.49237.50%
Violence and sexual offences168.416.67%
Public order54.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Other crime41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.770.00%
Shoplifting84.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.490.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 202414
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 20235
November 20239
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202317
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20233
October 202327
September 20238

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Birch Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Palmerstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Haven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepwater Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hawkesbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Weald
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1