YORK ROAD, SS1 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS1 2DZ

YORK ROAD, SS1 2DZ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.68 per 1,000 population. This SS1 2DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS1 postcode area, which has experienced 529 crimes and a crime rate of 18.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS1 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS1 2DZ, encompassing approximately 7196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS1 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heygate Avenue with total crimes: 28
  • York Road with total crimes: 22
  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 13

YORK ROAD, SS1 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9326.6819.23%
Anti-social behaviour2412.92-14.29%
Drugs183.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.50-29.41%
Public order121.67-63.64%
Vehicle crime91.67350.00%
Other theft71.25-46.15%
Possession of weapons60.97100.00%
Robbery40.83300.00%
Other crime40.56-42.86%
Burglary10.56-83.33%
Theft from the person10.14-83.33%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7832.66-19.59%
Drugs3610.8489.47%
Public order335.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.593.70%
Criminal damage and arson173.8954.55%
Other theft132.36160.00%
Other crime71.8116.67%
Theft from the person60.9720.00%
Burglary60.8350.00%
Shoplifting40.83300.00%
Possession of weapons30.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9728.212.11%
Anti-social behaviour2713.4858.82%
Drugs193.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.64-31.25%
Public order111.53-15.38%
Possession of weapons91.53200.00%
Other crime61.2550.00%
Other theft50.83-37.50%
Theft from the person50.69400.00%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9525.8510.47%
Drugs1913.20280.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.64-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson162.3660.00%
Public order132.228.33%
Other theft81.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.1166.67%
Other crime40.69-20.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.42200.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8623.0710.26%
Anti-social behaviour2111.9523.53%
Other theft122.92140.00%
Public order121.679.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.670.00%
Drugs51.39-50.00%
Other crime50.69150.00%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person20.42-60.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7821.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1710.84-32.00%
Public order112.36-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.53-37.50%
Drugs101.3925.00%
Theft from the person51.39150.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Other theft50.69-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.69100.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Other crime20.56-60.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9126.4026.39%
Anti-social behaviour2512.6513.64%
Criminal damage and arson163.47-5.88%
Public order132.2218.18%
Other theft111.810.00%
Drugs81.53-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.11-16.67%
Burglary50.690.00%
Other crime50.69150.00%
Robbery40.6933.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7222.79-25.77%
Anti-social behaviour2210.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.0613.33%
Drugs152.36200.00%
Other theft112.0822.22%
Public order111.53-15.38%
Vehicle crime61.530.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9723.626.59%
Criminal damage and arson1513.4815.38%
Public order132.08-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour111.81-15.38%
Other theft91.5312.50%
Vehicle crime61.2520.00%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Burglary50.690.00%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting30.42-57.14%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9125.71-7.14%
Public order2712.65350.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.75-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour131.81-13.33%
Other theft81.81-33.33%
Shoplifting71.1175.00%
Other crime50.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-44.44%
Burglary50.6966.67%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Drugs30.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9825.1510.11%
Criminal damage and arson1713.62183.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.3615.38%
Other theft122.0850.00%
Drugs91.67-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.25200.00%
Public order61.25-62.50%
Other crime50.8366.67%
Shoplifting40.69-20.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8923.07-13.59%
Public order1612.3714.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.22-38.10%
Drugs131.81-27.78%
Other theft81.81-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-70.00%
Shoplifting50.8366.67%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Other crime30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-40.00%
Burglary30.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10330.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.920.00%
Drugs182.780.00%
Other theft152.500.00%
Public order142.080.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Other crime40.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
July 202427
June 202417
May 202421
April 202417
March 202425
February 202422
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202436
July 202419
June 202419
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202415
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202478
July 202497
June 202495
May 202486
April 202478
March 202491
February 202472
January 202497
December 202391
November 202398
October 202389
September 2023103

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 202416
February 202417
January 202415
December 202313
November 202317
October 20236
September 202320

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202433
July 202411
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202413
December 202327
November 20236
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS1 2DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heygate Avenue
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. York Road
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Portland Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Southend Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Marine Parade
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Hastings Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Fairburn Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pleasant Mews
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Leonard'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southchurch Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Park Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hawtree Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Prospect Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glen Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Pleasant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Albert Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cromer Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. A1160
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Outing Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chancellor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Honiton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tyrrel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. A13
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Southchurch Hall Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Herbert Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hartington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1