SS2 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4DQ

SS2 4DQ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4DQ, encompassing approximately 991 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS2 4DQ area, explore the SS2 4DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • A1159 with total crimes: 3
  • Weybourne Close with total crimes: 2

SS2 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.10-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson24.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Drugs12.020.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.080.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-66.67%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.07200.00%
Public order26.05100.00%
Other theft12.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.1471.43%
Violence and sexual offences212.110.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.1316.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.060.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.0750.00%
Public order26.05100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.08-60.00%
Drugs14.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.09150.00%
Other theft25.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.05100.00%
Shoplifting22.02-81.82%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.160.00%
Other theft411.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.040.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 202311

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. A1159
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Weybourne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fossetts Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1