VICARAGE CLOSE, SS8 0LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 0LY

VICARAGE CLOSE, SS8 0LY, Castle Point has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This SS8 0LY 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 0LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 0LY, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS8 0LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edith Close with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Palmerstone Road with total crimes: 1

VICARAGE CLOSE, SS8 0LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.35400.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3850.00%
Public order11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.970.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6820.00%
Other theft53.57150.00%
Other crime32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.52-61.54%
Burglary22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19-66.67%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6585.71%
Shoplifting67.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.90-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences74.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1315.46333.33%
Violence and sexual offences57.73400.00%
Public order32.97200.00%
Other theft31.78-25.00%
Drugs21.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.1433.33%
Shoplifting32.38-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-87.50%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2732.12237.50%
Violence and sexual offences816.060.00%
Public order64.760.00%
Other theft33.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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 0LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Palmerstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Haven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepwater Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1