WESTCLIFF GARDENS, SS8 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 7PJ

WESTCLIFF GARDENS, SS8 7PJ, Castle Point has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This SS8 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 7PJ, encompassing approximately 2600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS8 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gafzelle Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St Annes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sheldon Road with total crimes: 2

WESTCLIFF GARDENS, SS8 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9257.14%
Criminal damage and arson24.23100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.61600.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.69-33.33%
Drugs11.540.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7722.22%
Criminal damage and arson14.23-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences94.6180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4625.00%
Drugs21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.311000.00%
Public order24.230.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.230.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS8 7PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gafzelle Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Annes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. South Parade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Winterswyk Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Andyk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Van Diemens Pass
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Point Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1