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

Overview of Crime in SS2 4BW

ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BW, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4BW, encompassing approximately 3870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 4BW 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 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8433.33%
Burglary31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-62.50%
Public order20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.52-71.43%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.53-50.00%
Public order73.36600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81300.00%
Shoplifting41.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.72100.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.46-38.10%
Other theft43.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8531.25%
Burglary45.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2723.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.1325.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.75-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour43.36300.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.78-29.63%
Other theft44.91100.00%
Shoplifting21.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6392.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.980.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.62300.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Public order41.03-20.00%
Shoplifting41.0333.33%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.040.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202426
May 202413
April 202421
March 202416
February 202413
January 202419
December 202327
November 202314
October 202335

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 4BW 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. Sycamore Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bournemouth Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pantile Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1