Crime Rate in Boyce: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boyce

The total recorded crimes in Boyce, Castle Point, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boyce crime rate of 4.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Boyce Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkstone Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Benfleet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Alderwood Way with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Boyce has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boyce)CrimesRank (Boyce)CrimesRank (Boyce)
Canvey Island Central37 4551 3753 1
Canvey Island South50 3642 1683 2
Canvey Island West57 1622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens55 2549 4661 3
St James35 6513 5426 5
Victoria24 11433 6365 9
Appleton27 8403 9384 7
Canvey Island East32 7292 12310 12
St Mary's19 13311 10378 8
St Peter's24 10408 8331 11
Canvey Island North26 9311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 12244 13236 13
St George's17 14174 14215 14

Boyce Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

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

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Boyce in July 2025

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

1. Parkstone Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Benfleet Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alderwood Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hill Top Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kiln Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Hermitage Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Strangman Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ferry Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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