THE DRIVE, SS0 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 8PL

THE DRIVE, SS0 8PL, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This SS0 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 8PL, encompassing approximately 1662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

SS0 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent View Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Glen Road with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, SS0 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-60.00%
Shoplifting11.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.0425.00%
Shoplifting53.010.00%
Public order43.010.00%
Drugs42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.01-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.23600.00%
Vehicle crime44.210.00%
Shoplifting22.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime42.41300.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.2345.45%
Other theft29.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.64120.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.41200.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8311.11%
Shoplifting56.02-68.75%
Public order23.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.6212.50%
Vehicle crime35.41-25.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.23-33.33%
Shoplifting44.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Vehicle crime42.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.24140.00%
Shoplifting57.22-61.54%
Burglary33.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other theft11.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.850.00%
Other theft57.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 202411
February 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kent View Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Glen Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chalkwell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1