WEST ROAD, SS0 9DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 9DH

WEST ROAD, SS0 9DH, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This SS0 9DH 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 9DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 9DH, encompassing approximately 7877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-28.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SS0 9DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Rayleigh Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Balmoral Road with total crimes: 5

WEST ROAD, SS0 9DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.12-28.21%
Shoplifting103.55-54.55%
Vehicle crime71.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-44.44%
Public order40.63-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-50.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.13-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.0718.18%
Shoplifting224.95100.00%
Public order112.7957.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.4012.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.140.00%
Other theft60.76100.00%
Drugs60.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.28-2.94%
Shoplifting114.19-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson81.400.00%
Public order71.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Other crime40.76100.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.17-22.73%
Shoplifting164.3260.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.03166.67%
Public order71.02-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour60.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.76500.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime20.38-50.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.5533.33%
Public order115.5957.14%
Shoplifting101.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.27125.00%
Other crime41.1433.33%
Other theft30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-25.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.65-32.65%
Public order74.190.00%
Vehicle crime70.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-50.00%
Shoplifting40.51-66.67%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.3311.36%
Shoplifting126.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.02-27.27%
Public order71.02-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.8920.00%
Drugs40.76100.00%
Other theft40.51-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.6933.33%
Public order135.59225.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.6583.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.40-11.11%
Other theft71.02600.00%
Shoplifting60.8950.00%
Vehicle crime50.7625.00%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.14500.00%
Public order40.76-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Shoplifting40.51-50.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.39-34.78%
Public order93.8112.50%
Shoplifting81.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.02-46.15%
Vehicle crime50.8966.67%
Other theft50.630.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-91.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.0712.20%
Criminal damage and arson135.8462.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.6533.33%
Public order81.520.00%
Burglary61.0220.00%
Other theft50.76-16.67%
Shoplifting50.63400.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-40.00%
Drugs30.38-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.690.00%
Drugs105.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Public order81.020.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202439
July 202433
June 202434
May 202444
April 202433
March 202449
February 202444
January 202433
December 202330
November 202346
October 202341

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 202413
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20231
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS0 9DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rayleigh Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Balmoral Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Brightwell Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sweyne Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hamlet Court Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cliff Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gainsborough Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wenham Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Silverdale Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Salisbury Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. West Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Inverness Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Glenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hainault Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1