Total Crime Rate
49.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Beeches area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 105th 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 High Beeches (SS7 5BG) in the last 12 months was 49.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% higher 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Beeches (SS7 5BG), the main crime hotspot is near Jotmans Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Jotmans Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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