Total Crime Rate
45.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hart Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's , and the 116th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hart Road (SS7 3QS) in the last 12 months was 45.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.3% lower than the St George's average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1000.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hart Road (SS7 3QS), the main crime hotspot is near The Rundels. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St George's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Prestwood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Common Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Common Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Rundels | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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