SUSSEX CLOSE, SS8 9XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS8 9XU

SUSSEX CLOSE, SS8 9XU, Castle Point has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This SS8 9XU 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 9XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS8 9XU, encompassing approximately 2718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SS8 9XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sanders Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ashworths with total crimes: 1
  • Elsinor Avenue with total crimes: 1

SUSSEX CLOSE, SS8 9XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.15125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-60.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.84-60.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6266.67%
Public order23.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-57.14%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.68133.33%
Public order12.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.1550.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.729.09%
Other theft34.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-8.33%
Public order34.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.41200.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS8 9XU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sanders Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ashworths
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elsinor Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Broomfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Wall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Silver Jubilee Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bradley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Leige Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hannah Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Witterings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Burnside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Thielen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Genk Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1