HAMSTEL ROAD, SS2 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4LE

HAMSTEL ROAD, SS2 4LE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4LE, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyd Wise Close with total crimes: 7
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 7
  • Archer Avenue with total crimes: 5

HAMSTEL ROAD, SS2 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4071.43%
Public order76.70133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.680.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.54-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour53.9166.67%
Public order31.400.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5015.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.33-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour55.59-37.50%
Public order41.40100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2918.18%
Anti-social behaviour87.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-20.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8910.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-50.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6111.11%
Anti-social behaviour85.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.23400.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.66-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour75.0340.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.05-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40150.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6147.06%
Anti-social behaviour46.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.736.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.75200.00%
Public order41.68-33.33%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.770.00%
Public order64.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202423
June 202420
May 202426
April 202422
March 202420
February 202418
January 202419
December 202325
November 202317
October 202316

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

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 4LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lloyd Wise Close
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Archer Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sherwood Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lewes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Cokefield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Edmund'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Hamstel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Cumberland Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crossfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lornes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pantile Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Peartree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lincoln Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1