Crime Rates at Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, SS7 4BU

Rushbottom Lane area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Rushbottom Lane (SS7 4BU) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 32.9% lower than the Appleton average (33.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rushbottom Lane (SS7 4BU), the main crime hotspot is near High Road. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.