HIGHFIELD WAY, SS0 0TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 0TA

HIGHFIELD WAY, SS0 0TA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This SS0 0TA 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 0TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 0TA, encompassing approximately 4599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SS0 0TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Chase Gardens with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD WAY, SS0 0TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.04100.00%
Public order31.74-40.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5247.37%
Public order56.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8326.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.13300.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.967.14%
Public order53.26150.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.6555.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.65-43.75%
Vehicle crime51.96400.00%
Public order51.09400.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.9650.00%
Burglary33.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.30-61.29%
Vehicle crime52.61-28.57%
Other theft41.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.3972.22%
Other theft86.74100.00%
Vehicle crime71.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3928.57%
Vehicle crime53.9125.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-83.33%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.700.00%
Bicycle theft63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 20249
March 202416
February 202418
January 202412
December 202331
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Highfield Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Chase Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hillborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lavender Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St George'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fielding Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1