SS3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3

SS3, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SS3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SS3, encompassing approximately 29607 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (3.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

SS3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ashanti Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Marys Close with total crimes: 4

SS3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SS3

The postcode district are associated with the SS3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SS3 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 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences794.593.95%
Anti-social behaviour122.67-25.00%
Public order110.41-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson90.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime90.3080.00%
Other theft40.30-55.56%
Shoplifting30.14200.00%
Drugs30.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Burglary20.07-50.00%
Other crime10.07-87.50%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences765.37-18.28%
Criminal damage and arson182.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.61-40.74%
Public order130.54-23.53%
Other theft90.44-30.77%
Other crime80.30100.00%
Vehicle crime50.27-37.50%
Drugs50.17150.00%
Burglary40.17100.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.1113.41%
Anti-social behaviour273.1492.86%
Public order170.9130.77%
Other theft130.57225.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.340.00%
Other crime40.27300.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Burglary20.07100.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Shoplifting10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.93-12.77%
Criminal damage and arson152.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour140.51-30.00%
Public order130.47-35.00%
Vehicle crime80.440.00%
Other theft40.27-63.64%
Robbery20.140.00%
Shoplifting20.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Burglary10.03-83.33%
Drugs10.03-50.00%
Other crime10.03-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.5936.23%
Anti-social behaviour203.1742.86%
Public order200.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson180.680.00%
Other theft110.61-8.33%
Vehicle crime80.3714.29%
Burglary60.27-25.00%
Shoplifting50.20150.00%
Other crime50.170.00%
Robbery20.17100.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Drugs20.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.54-4.17%
Public order222.3337.50%
Criminal damage and arson180.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour140.6140.00%
Other theft120.4733.33%
Burglary80.41300.00%
Vehicle crime70.27-41.67%
Other crime50.2425.00%
Possession of weapons30.170.00%
Drugs20.100.00%
Shoplifting20.07-66.67%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.3714.29%
Public order162.43128.57%
Criminal damage and arson160.54300.00%
Vehicle crime120.5471.43%
Anti-social behaviour100.41-58.33%
Other theft90.34-25.00%
Shoplifting60.3020.00%
Other crime40.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.1450.00%
Bicycle theft30.100.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Drugs20.070.00%
Burglary20.070.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.53-40.57%
Anti-social behaviour242.1350.00%
Other theft120.81-7.69%
Public order70.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.24-46.15%
Other crime60.24500.00%
Shoplifting50.20-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.17-76.47%
Burglary20.14-71.43%
Drugs20.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1066.6253.62%
Criminal damage and arson173.5830.77%
Anti-social behaviour160.5777.78%
Vehicle crime130.5444.44%
Shoplifting130.44160.00%
Other theft130.4430.00%
Public order80.44-27.27%
Burglary70.27600.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.03-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.53-18.82%
Criminal damage and arson132.33-13.33%
Public order110.4422.22%
Other theft100.37-41.18%
Vehicle crime90.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.30-40.00%
Shoplifting50.30-44.44%
Other crime40.17-66.67%
Robbery20.14100.00%
Burglary10.07-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences856.35-18.27%
Other theft172.87112.50%
Anti-social behaviour150.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson150.5115.38%
Other crime120.5150.00%
Vehicle crime120.410.00%
Burglary90.41200.00%
Public order90.30-50.00%
Shoplifting90.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.280.00%
Public order183.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.610.00%
Vehicle crime120.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.410.00%
Other theft80.300.00%
Other crime80.270.00%
Shoplifting60.270.00%
Burglary30.200.00%
Drugs20.100.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202427
June 202414
May 202420
April 202414
March 202410
February 202424
January 202416
December 20239
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202413
May 202420
April 202422
March 202416
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 992 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202476
July 202493
June 202482
May 202494
April 202469
March 202472
February 202463
January 2024106
December 202369
November 202385
October 2023104

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 20244
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 202415
May 202418
April 202418
March 202416
February 20244
January 202417
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ashanti Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Marys Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Goldmer Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Caulfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Delaware Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Falcon Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Chelmer Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Blyth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Antrim Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Bulwark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shallows Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Kingston Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Rampart Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. The Woodlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Anson Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Herongate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. The Drakes
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Chaffinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Puffin Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodcotes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Weaverdale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Fraser Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Picasso Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rembrandt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Gunners Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2