HERA CLOSE, SS2 4GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4GP

HERA CLOSE, SS2 4GP, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.07 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4GP 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 4GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4GP, encompassing approximately 1804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SS2 4GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Apollo Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Oakleigh Avenue with total crimes: 4

HERA CLOSE, SS2 4GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.9750.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.0850.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.64-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5362.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.200.00%
Burglary21.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.85-11.11%
Burglary44.43100.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2012.50%
Burglary24.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.4114.29%
Other theft64.43200.00%
Public order33.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences711.08-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.11-75.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.73-9.09%
Vehicle crime85.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Other theft21.66-50.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.18-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.1020.00%
Other theft43.32300.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.74-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson58.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.77-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.420.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20248
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Apollo Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southchurch Rectory Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Glenmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Athena Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Zeus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Droitwich Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Moseley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chinchilla Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chelsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brettenham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1