Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Castle Point, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsmere with total crimes: 4
  • New Road 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 areas in the Castle Point.

    • 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 areas in the Castle Point.

  • 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 July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
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
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

Victoria 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20245

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 202514
December 202422
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
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. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsmere (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Abbotswood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Thorington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bramble Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Haresland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Arcadian Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodburn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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