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

Overview of Crime in SS2 4EF

CENTRAL AVENUE, SS2 4EF, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4EF, encompassing approximately 5988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS2 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hamstel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glenmore Street with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL AVENUE, SS2 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.6777.78%
Public order42.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.01-40.00%
Drugs31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.84-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.6811.76%
Criminal damage and arson33.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences174.3454.55%
Vehicle crime32.84200.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.3457.14%
Public order41.84-42.86%
Other crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.17-30.00%
Public order71.17600.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.6725.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.17-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.68116.67%
Public order42.17300.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202415
June 202419
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hamstel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Glenmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crossfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seaforth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Droitwich Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Moseley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stornoway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1