LONDON ROAD, SS0 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS0 9LJ

LONDON ROAD, SS0 9LJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This SS0 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS0 9LJ, encompassing approximately 7924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SS0 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alleyn Place with total crimes: 5
  • Brightwell Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SS0 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.4323.81%
Vehicle crime33.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-40.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.57-8.70%
Shoplifting152.65200.00%
Public order61.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7666.67%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-60.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.6915.00%
Shoplifting52.90400.00%
Other theft50.6366.67%
Public order50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6366.67%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.06-16.67%
Public order52.52-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Other crime40.50300.00%
Other theft30.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-25.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.9533.33%
Public order123.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5114.29%
Other theft61.01100.00%
Shoplifting60.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.81-43.75%
Vehicle crime82.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0140.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-37.50%
Other crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.38-25.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.09-28.89%
Shoplifting94.04-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.1433.33%
Public order61.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Other theft40.50-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.11150.00%
Shoplifting115.6883.33%
Public order101.39233.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.26133.33%
Other theft60.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.44-41.94%
Other theft72.2716.67%
Shoplifting60.8850.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-57.14%
Burglary30.380.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.8340.91%
Anti-social behaviour73.9116.67%
Vehicle crime60.8850.00%
Public order60.76100.00%
Other theft60.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-50.00%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.70-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson102.7811.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-60.00%
Drugs40.50-20.00%
Shoplifting40.50-20.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.84-3.03%
Vehicle crime104.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2680.00%
Drugs51.14400.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Burglary40.6333.33%
Public order40.50-33.33%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-40.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.340.00%
Public order64.160.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.630.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202423
June 202420
May 202424
April 202418
March 202432
February 202445
January 202418
December 202331
November 202322
October 202332
September 202333

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alleyn Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Brightwell Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ronald Park Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Imperial Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cotswold Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crowstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shoe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crowstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Inverness Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hainault Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ramuz Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beedell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1