CENTRAL AVENUE, SS2 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4EA

CENTRAL AVENUE, SS2 4EA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4EA, encompassing approximately 6852 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SS2 4EA 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
  • Wimborne Road with total crimes: 2

CENTRAL AVENUE, SS2 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.36111.11%
Burglary22.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.06-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29100.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-85.71%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.52-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.04600.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

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 offences204.6781.82%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.94-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.440.00%
Public order30.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.44200.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.0927.27%
Public order72.04600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.36-15.38%
Drugs41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.4450.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.94-23.53%
Public order31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.09142.86%
Vehicle crime32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0233.33%
Public order30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-85.71%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.980.00%
Vehicle crime73.060.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420
May 202420
April 202411
March 202414
February 202411
January 202413
December 202317
November 20237
October 202321

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norwich Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stromness Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bournemouth Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Seaforth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lyme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oban Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stornoway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1