THE LEAS, SS0 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 8JB

THE LEAS, SS0 8JB, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This SS0 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 8JB, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SS0 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembury Road with total crimes: 11
  • Meteor Road with total crimes: 8
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE LEAS, SS0 8JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Other theft31.16-25.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0971.43%
Other theft44.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.15-12.50%
Drugs32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.100.00%
Other theft20.78-66.67%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.15-38.46%
Other theft63.10500.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.530.00%
Vehicle crime35.040.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.15-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.0450.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.70-26.32%
Vehicle crime25.43-60.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.78-66.67%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.52216.67%
Public order67.37500.00%
Vehicle crime52.33400.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-33.33%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 202319
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS0 8JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pembury Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Meteor Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Second Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Grosvenor Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chalkwell Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ailsa Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crowstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cobham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Leas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1