SS0 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0

SS0, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 354 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SS0 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SS0, encompassing approximately 43417 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (-8.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)

SS0 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

SS0 Crime Map

Postcodes in SS0

The postcode district are associated with the SS0, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SS0 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.15-8.48%
Anti-social behaviour403.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.923.45%
Public order250.69-19.35%
Other theft250.5825.00%
Vehicle crime190.5811.76%
Shoplifting180.44157.14%
Drugs140.41-36.36%
Burglary120.320.00%
Other crime70.28-50.00%
Theft from the person40.16100.00%
Robbery30.0950.00%
Possession of weapons30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft30.07-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1658.257.14%
Anti-social behaviour323.80-38.46%
Public order310.74-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson290.71-6.45%
Drugs220.67120.00%
Other theft200.51-45.95%
Vehicle crime170.46-19.05%
Other crime140.3916.67%
Burglary120.3271.43%
Shoplifting70.28-53.33%
Bicycle theft40.16100.00%
Robbery20.09-33.33%
Theft from the person20.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.8426.23%
Anti-social behaviour523.5567.74%
Other theft371.20117.65%
Public order330.8543.48%
Criminal damage and arson310.7663.16%
Vehicle crime210.71-43.24%
Shoplifting150.48114.29%
Other crime120.350.00%
Drugs100.2811.11%
Burglary70.23-50.00%
Theft from the person40.16300.00%
Robbery30.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.05-29.48%
Vehicle crime372.8148.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.85-13.89%
Public order230.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.53-29.63%
Other theft170.44-43.33%
Burglary140.3940.00%
Other crime120.32-29.41%
Drugs90.2850.00%
Shoplifting70.21-75.86%
Bicycle theft60.160.00%
Robbery50.1425.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-40.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.9812.50%
Other theft300.8330.43%
Shoplifting290.6970.59%
Criminal damage and arson270.670.00%
Vehicle crime250.6225.00%
Public order230.58-11.54%
Other crime170.53183.33%
Burglary100.3925.00%
Drugs60.23-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.140.00%
Possession of weapons50.140.00%
Robbery40.12-42.86%
Theft from the person30.09-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.209.49%
Anti-social behaviour323.9852.38%
Criminal damage and arson270.740.00%
Public order260.6218.18%
Other theft230.60-14.81%
Vehicle crime200.53-45.95%
Shoplifting170.46-5.56%
Burglary80.39-55.56%
Drugs70.18-12.50%
Robbery70.16133.33%
Other crime60.16-45.45%
Possession of weapons50.14-16.67%
Theft from the person50.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1588.34-17.71%
Vehicle crime373.64-15.91%
Other theft270.85-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson270.62-15.62%
Public order220.62-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour210.51-30.00%
Burglary180.48100.00%
Shoplifting180.415.88%
Other crime110.41-8.33%
Drugs80.25-11.11%
Possession of weapons60.180.00%
Theft from the person50.14400.00%
Robbery30.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.6712.94%
Vehicle crime444.4225.71%
Criminal damage and arson321.01-3.03%
Other theft310.7434.78%
Public order300.7115.38%
Anti-social behaviour300.69-6.25%
Shoplifting170.69112.50%
Other crime120.39200.00%
Drugs90.28-30.77%
Burglary90.21-55.00%
Possession of weapons60.21200.00%
Bicycle theft40.14100.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1708.524.29%
Vehicle crime353.92-27.08%
Criminal damage and arson330.81-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour320.7652.38%
Public order260.74-21.21%
Other theft230.60-11.54%
Burglary200.53-25.93%
Drugs130.46-50.00%
Shoplifting80.3014.29%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.05-84.62%
Robbery10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.63-5.23%
Vehicle crime483.75140.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.110.00%
Public order330.88-8.33%
Burglary270.7622.73%
Drugs260.62188.89%
Other theft260.6023.81%
Anti-social behaviour210.60-36.36%
Bicycle theft130.480.00%
Possession of weapons70.3016.67%
Shoplifting70.16-65.00%
Other crime50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person20.12-33.33%
Robbery20.05-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.28-5.49%
Criminal damage and arson383.965.56%
Public order360.88-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour330.83-8.33%
Burglary220.7615.79%
Other theft210.51-32.26%
Vehicle crime200.48-16.67%
Shoplifting200.4633.33%
Bicycle theft130.46160.00%
Drugs90.30-64.00%
Other crime60.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons60.14-25.00%
Robbery40.140.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18210.023.41%
Public order404.19-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour360.92-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson360.8328.57%
Other theft310.83-24.39%
Drugs250.7113.64%
Vehicle crime240.58-17.24%
Burglary190.55-40.62%
Shoplifting150.44-21.05%
Possession of weapons80.35700.00%
Other crime80.18-11.11%
Bicycle theft50.1825.00%
Robbery40.12-33.33%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17610.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.050.00%
Public order431.010.00%
Other theft410.990.00%
Burglary320.940.00%
Vehicle crime290.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.670.00%
Drugs220.640.00%
Shoplifting190.510.00%
Other crime90.440.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Bicycle theft40.140.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202429
May 202431
April 202419
March 202427
February 202427
January 202427
December 202332
November 202333
October 202338
September 202338
August 202336
July 202328

A total of 2151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024151
June 2024165
May 2024154
April 2024122
March 2024173
February 2024173
January 2024158
December 2023192
November 2023170
October 2023163
September 2023172
August 2023182
July 2023176

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202422
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 202326
September 20239
August 202325
July 202322

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202432
May 202452
April 202431
March 202436
February 202432
January 202421
December 202330
November 202332
October 202321
September 202333
August 202336
July 202344

A total of 391 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202431
May 202433
April 202423
March 202423
February 202426
January 202422
December 202330
November 202326
October 202333
September 202336
August 202340
July 202343

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202417
May 202421
April 202437
March 202425
February 202420
January 202437
December 202344
November 202335
October 202348
September 202320
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 123 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 202417
February 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 202429
February 202417
January 202418
December 202317
November 20238
October 20237
September 202320
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202420
May 202437
April 202417
March 202430
February 202423
January 202427
December 202331
November 202323
October 202326
September 202321
August 202331
July 202341

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 202414
March 202410
February 20248
January 202418
December 20239
November 202320
October 202327
September 202322
August 202319
July 202332

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 202313
September 202313
August 20235
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS0 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Fairfax Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cliff Avenue
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. Hamlet Court Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Boston Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Highfield Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wenham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Elms Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ceylon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 14. Ditton Court Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Royal Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Baxter Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. Summercourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Prince Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crowstone Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. London Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Grosvenor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Milton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Tudor Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gainsborough Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Earls Hall Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Thear Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 28. Ramuz Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Whitefriars Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chalkwell Esplanade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1