MERILIES CLOSE, SS0 0AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 0AE

MERILIES CLOSE, SS0 0AE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This SS0 0AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS0 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS0 0AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 0AE, encompassing approximately 3180 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS0 0AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southbourne Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Arundel Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Wellstead Gardens with total crimes: 2

MERILIES CLOSE, SS0 0AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.14200.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0350.00%
Other theft22.830.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.46-33.33%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.920.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9728.57%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.66-14.29%
Other theft31.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.20100.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.40233.33%
Vehicle crime33.14-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS0 0AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Southbourne Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Arundel Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wellstead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Southbourne Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kenilworth Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winsford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridgwater Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1