SS8 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 8QU

SS8 8QU, Castle Point has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This SS8 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 8QU, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SS8 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heideburg Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gains Close with total crimes: 2

SS8 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.56125.00%
Public order32.81200.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In August 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 offences42.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.810.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.81-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.62160.00%
Vehicle crime24.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.75160.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.06200.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 20245
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heideburg Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Grove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gains Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Voorburg Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hassell Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Dovedale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsmere Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Geylen Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gills Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Gwend Alen Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Vanderwalt Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Rosberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1