WESTBURY ROAD, SS2 4DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4DW

WESTBURY ROAD, SS2 4DW, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.85 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4DW, encompassing approximately 7019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS2 4DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branksome Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stromness Road with total crimes: 2

WESTBURY ROAD, SS2 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172.85112.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.56-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.85-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Public order20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.4210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13200.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.85-33.33%
Public order31.14-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.7020.00%
Public order71.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.13-9.09%
Drugs41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In January 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 offences113.56-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.5733.33%
Public order30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.57-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.130.00%
Vehicle crime92.420.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202413
June 202422
May 202420
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Stromness Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Seaforth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moseley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oban Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stornoway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1