SS2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2

SS2, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SS2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SS2, encompassing approximately 37244 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-11.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Drugs: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)

SS2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

SS2 Crime Map

Postcodes in SS2

The postcode district are associated with the SS2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SS2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.31-11.83%
Public order364.405.88%
Drugs350.9766.67%
Shoplifting350.94-59.30%
Criminal damage and arson300.94-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour220.81-57.69%
Vehicle crime170.5954.55%
Other theft140.46-39.13%
Other crime100.38100.00%
Burglary100.2711.11%
Possession of weapons40.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-50.00%
Theft from the person20.08-50.00%
Robbery20.05-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18612.7010.71%
Shoplifting864.991.18%
Anti-social behaviour522.3144.44%
Public order341.403.03%
Criminal damage and arson310.91-24.39%
Other theft230.8335.29%
Drugs210.6250.00%
Vehicle crime110.5610.00%
Burglary90.3012.50%
Bicycle theft60.24100.00%
Robbery50.16-37.50%
Other crime50.13-28.57%
Theft from the person40.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16811.683.07%
Shoplifting854.5173.47%
Criminal damage and arson412.2810.81%
Anti-social behaviour361.109.09%
Public order330.9710.00%
Other theft170.896.25%
Drugs140.46-17.65%
Vehicle crime100.38-33.33%
Robbery80.27166.67%
Burglary80.2133.33%
Other crime70.21-12.50%
Theft from the person40.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16310.42-1.81%
Shoplifting494.38-7.55%
Criminal damage and arson371.328.82%
Anti-social behaviour330.99-13.16%
Public order300.893.45%
Drugs170.8188.89%
Other theft160.46-11.11%
Vehicle crime150.4315.38%
Other crime80.4033.33%
Burglary60.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.16150.00%
Theft from the person40.1333.33%
Robbery30.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16610.5010.67%
Shoplifting534.46103.85%
Anti-social behaviour381.4215.15%
Criminal damage and arson341.0217.24%
Public order290.91-32.56%
Other theft180.78-28.00%
Vehicle crime130.48-18.75%
Burglary100.35-33.33%
Drugs90.27-43.75%
Other crime60.24-14.29%
Robbery50.16-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Theft from the person30.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15010.20-3.85%
Public order434.0310.26%
Anti-social behaviour331.15-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson290.89-12.12%
Shoplifting260.78-50.00%
Other theft250.70-7.41%
Drugs160.67-27.27%
Vehicle crime160.4323.08%
Burglary150.4336.36%
Robbery70.40250.00%
Other crime70.1940.00%
Theft from the person50.19150.00%
Bicycle theft50.13150.00%
Possession of weapons30.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15611.20-1.89%
Shoplifting524.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour471.4030.56%
Public order391.2611.43%
Criminal damage and arson331.05-15.38%
Other theft270.893.85%
Drugs220.7237.50%
Vehicle crime130.59-31.58%
Burglary110.350.00%
Possession of weapons60.3020.00%
Other crime50.16-16.67%
Robbery20.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15910.69-0.62%
Criminal damage and arson394.2730.00%
Shoplifting391.05-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour361.052.86%
Public order350.9716.67%
Other theft260.94-31.58%
Vehicle crime190.70-17.39%
Drugs160.51-38.46%
Burglary110.4383.33%
Other crime60.300.00%
Possession of weapons50.160.00%
Robbery40.13-42.86%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16011.14-9.60%
Shoplifting444.3012.82%
Other theft381.1835.71%
Anti-social behaviour351.0234.62%
Criminal damage and arson300.943.45%
Public order300.81-9.09%
Drugs260.8130.00%
Vehicle crime230.7021.05%
Robbery70.620.00%
Other crime60.19-25.00%
Burglary60.16-53.85%
Possession of weapons50.16-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.130.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17711.0414.94%
Shoplifting394.750.00%
Public order331.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.897.41%
Other theft280.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour260.750.00%
Drugs200.7066.67%
Vehicle crime190.54-9.52%
Burglary130.51-18.75%
Other crime80.350.00%
Robbery70.2116.67%
Possession of weapons70.19-12.50%
Bicycle theft40.1933.33%
Theft from the person10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15410.15-20.21%
Shoplifting394.1311.43%
Public order331.05-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson270.89-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour260.72-18.75%
Other theft210.70-30.00%
Vehicle crime210.56-41.67%
Burglary160.5633.33%
Drugs120.430.00%
Possession of weapons80.32300.00%
Other crime80.21-27.27%
Robbery60.2150.00%
Theft from the person40.16100.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19312.1417.68%
Public order485.1829.73%
Vehicle crime361.29176.92%
Shoplifting350.972.94%
Anti-social behaviour320.943.23%
Criminal damage and arson310.86-22.50%
Other theft300.8330.43%
Drugs120.81-20.00%
Burglary120.3250.00%
Other crime110.3237.50%
Robbery40.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.11-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.11-33.33%
Theft from the person20.05-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson404.400.00%
Public order371.070.00%
Shoplifting340.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.910.00%
Other theft230.830.00%
Drugs150.620.00%
Vehicle crime130.400.00%
Bicycle theft90.350.00%
Other crime80.240.00%
Burglary80.210.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Theft from the person50.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202452
July 202436
June 202433
May 202438
April 202433
March 202447
February 202436
January 202435
December 202326
November 202326
October 202332
September 202331

A total of 235 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 202414
June 202417
May 20249
April 202416
March 202422
February 202416
January 202426
December 202320
November 202312
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202486
July 202485
June 202449
May 202453
April 202426
March 202452
February 202439
January 202444
December 202339
November 202339
October 202335
September 202334

A total of 2160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 166.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 2024186
July 2024168
June 2024163
May 2024166
April 2024150
March 2024156
February 2024159
January 2024160
December 2023177
November 2023154
October 2023193
September 2023164

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202417
June 202416
May 202418
April 202425
March 202427
February 202426
January 202438
December 202328
November 202321
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 202416
March 202413
February 202419
January 202423
December 202319
November 202321
October 202336
September 202313

A total of 460 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 202433
June 202430
May 202429
April 202443
March 202439
February 202435
January 202430
December 202333
November 202333
October 202348
September 202337

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 431 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 202441
June 202437
May 202434
April 202429
March 202433
February 202439
January 202430
December 202329
November 202327
October 202331
September 202340

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Eastern Avenue
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Drugs12
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Coleman Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Burr Hill Chase
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Deeping
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lloyd Wise Close
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Archer Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Caroline'S Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Derek Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Prittlewell Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Archer Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Essex Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. St Mary'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Jones Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Warners Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sherwood Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Vallance Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Apollo Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oakleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Victoria Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crowborough Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1