Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Castle Point, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.06 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 St Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Allandale with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Peter's?

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

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, St Peter's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 408 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Peter's recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, St Peter's had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 331 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Peter's recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 408. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
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
Boyce36 5418 7401 6
Victoria24 11433 6365 9
Appleton27 8403 9384 7
Canvey Island East32 7292 12310 12
St Mary's19 13311 10378 8
Canvey Island North26 9311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 12244 13236 13
St George's17 14174 14215 14

St Peter's 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202510
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202412
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. Linden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Linden Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Allandale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Kents Hill Road North (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chesterfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Sorrels (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Thundersley Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fox Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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