WESTERLAND AVENUE, SS8 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 8JS

WESTERLAND AVENUE, SS8 8JS, Castle Point has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This SS8 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 8JS, encompassing approximately 4004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS8 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilbery Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Annes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gwend Alen Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTERLAND AVENUE, SS8 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4942.86%
Vehicle crime22.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.750.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.49150.00%
Other crime42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.00200.00%
Burglary51.500.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-33.33%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.75500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20245
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS8 8JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hilbery Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Annes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gwend Alen Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Caro Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Geylen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Winterswyk Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Andyk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hassell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1