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Crime in South Benfleet

South Benfleet had 140 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 6 Castle Point areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Castle Point area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

SS7, Castle Point · within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Benfleet

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50.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 6Castle Point rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

54 Mar 44 Apr 39 May 50 Jun 36 Jul 54 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Benfleet. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7251%
anti-social behaviour1712%
shoplifting139%
theft107%
vehicle crime75%
criminal damage64%
public order54%
burglary43%

South Benfleet against Castle Point

TypeSouth Benfleet per 1,000Middle Castle Point areaChange
Violence2628.2▲ 22%
Burglary1.42.4–
Vehicle crime2.52.6–
Anti-social behaviour6.110.3▲ 13%
Theft and robbery4.74.70%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Vange132.10%
Canvey Island89.1▲ 4%
Winter Gardens87.3▲ 14%
Rayleigh60.1▼ 2%
Benfleet51.5▲ 4%
South Benfleet50.5▲ 2%
Hadleigh50.3▲ 25%
See every Castle Point area ranked on the crime in Castle Point page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is South Benfleet a safe area?

South Benfleet had about 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 6 Castle Point areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Benfleet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and shoplifting (13).