Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James crime rate of 0.25 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 James, encompassing approximately 103,804 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is St James?

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

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, St James reported a higher crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 513 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, St James had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 426 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St James has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total St James crimes were 513. The crime rate of St James in 2024 was 26.17 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James were around 426 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)
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
Appleton43 5403 9384 7
Boyce34 7418 7401 6
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

St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202514
February 202514
January 202519
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411
July 202423
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
November 202414
October 20241
September 20245
August 202438
July 202413
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St James in May 2025

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

1. Ash Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Wilkinson Drop (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Churchway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alma Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Alma Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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