Crime Rate in Boyce: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boyce

The total recorded crimes in Boyce, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boyce crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boyce, encompassing approximately 7,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Boyce Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benfleet Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boyce?

To understand the safety of Boyce, we need to analyze Boyce crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, Boyce demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 418 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boyce witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, Boyce had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 401 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Boyce witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Boyce has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Boyce Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boyce has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Boyce crimes were 418. The crime rate of Boyce in 2024 was 53.47 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boyce were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.29 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boyce)CrimesRank (Boyce)CrimesRank (Boyce)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
Canvey Island South44 4642 1683 2
Canvey Island West56 2622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens51 3549 4661 3
St James26 11513 5426 5
Appleton43 5403 9384 7
Victoria26 10433 6365 9
St Mary's38 6311 10378 8
St Peter's30 9408 8331 11
Canvey Island East30 8292 12310 12
Canvey Island North22 12311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 13244 13236 13
St George's10 14174 14215 14

Boyce Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 202516
December 202414
November 20246
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Boyce in May 2025

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

1. Benfleet Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. King'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Boyce Green (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Hadleigh Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pinetrees (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Glenmere Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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