EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4DX

EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4DX, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4DX 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 4DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4DX, encompassing approximately 1449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS2 4DX area, explore the SS2 4DX 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 4DX 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

EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.97-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

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
Shoplifting911.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.14-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.28-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.38466.67%
Shoplifting811.73-33.33%
Public order25.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.1171.43%
Violence and sexual offences38.28-25.00%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Public order21.38100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.1116.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.83-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1425.00%
Burglary23.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.04-60.00%
Shoplifting42.76-60.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5525.00%
Shoplifting106.90400.00%
Other theft36.900.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9760.00%
Shoplifting25.52-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.2437.50%
Violence and sexual offences57.59-61.54%
Other theft43.45300.00%
Public order32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.000.00%
Shoplifting88.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.520.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202417
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 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
October 20238

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 4DX 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. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fossetts Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1