Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Castle Point, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.09 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbotswood with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsmere with total crimes: 2
  • Thurlstone with total crimes: 2

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 433 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Victoria had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 365 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Victoria has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Victoria has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 433. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Point)CrimesRank (Castle Point)CrimesRank (Castle Point)
Canvey Island Central45 3551 3753 1
Canvey Island South64 2642 1683 2
Canvey Island West67 1622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens29 8549 4661 3
St James42 4513 5426 5
Appleton39 5403 9384 7
Boyce25 9418 7401 6
St Peter's30 7408 8331 11
St Mary's19 12311 10378 8
Canvey Island North16 14311 11361 10
Canvey Island East24 10292 12310 12
Cedar Hall23 11244 13236 13
St George's19 13174 14215 14

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202514
December 202422
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Victoria in March 2025

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

1. Abbotswood (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Kingsmere (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thurlstone (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. West Wood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Springfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Firfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Napier Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Rat Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherry Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lansdown Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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