POINT CLOSE, SS8 7TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 7TE

POINT CLOSE, SS8 7TE, Castle Point has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This SS8 7TE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS8 postcode area, which has experienced 227 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS8 7TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 7TE, encompassing approximately 2583 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS8 7TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Zelham Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Stella Maris Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westman Road with total crimes: 2

POINT CLOSE, SS8 7TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.529.09%
Vehicle crime54.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97-15.38%
Drugs14.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.131200.00%
Drugs25.03-50.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences35.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-58.33%
Other crime11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.81140.00%
Other theft14.64-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-16.67%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.420.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Zelham Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Stella Maris Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Westman Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Winterswyk Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Elderstep Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Seaview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. South Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Northfalls Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rattwick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Approach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1