ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4BT

ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BT, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS2 postcode area, which has experienced 315 crimes and a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS2 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4BT, encompassing approximately 2687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SS2 4BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • A1159 with total crimes: 3
  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 3

ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.7233.33%
Shoplifting41.49-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-66.67%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.02350.00%
Shoplifting93.35-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences83.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98-25.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.7762.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.84-37.50%
Public order53.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.6560.00%
Shoplifting85.95-33.33%
Public order22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.9171.43%
Violence and sexual offences104.46-23.08%
Other theft43.72100.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2862.50%
Shoplifting74.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.30-33.33%
Shoplifting82.9860.00%
Public order42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1211.16-25.00%
Shoplifting54.46-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.02-15.79%
Shoplifting115.9583.33%
Other theft34.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7790.00%
Shoplifting67.07-50.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.46-61.54%
Other theft43.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Public order31.12-40.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.600.00%
Shoplifting89.670.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202416
December 202319
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 4BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. A1159
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lewes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. St Edmund'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lyndale Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weybourne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norwich Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norwich Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fossetts Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pantile Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Peartree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1