POYNINGS AVENUE, SS2 4RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4RT

POYNINGS AVENUE, SS2 4RT, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4RT 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 4RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4RT, encompassing approximately 5078 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 4RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hamstel Road with total crimes: 3

POYNINGS AVENUE, SS2 4RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.9131.25%
Public order54.130.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.51-23.81%
Drugs43.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.13100.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.5068.75%
Criminal damage and arson25.32-33.33%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6960.00%
Other theft53.15150.00%
Burglary40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.74-28.57%
Public order31.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.50-6.67%
Public order92.76800.00%
Other theft51.77150.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences155.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9525.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.10-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.30112.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.3525.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.13-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.690.00%
Vehicle crime53.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202421
June 202427
May 202416
April 202410
March 202414
February 202415
January 202415
December 202317
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

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 4RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hamstel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Southchurch Rectory Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Glenmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Crossfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poynings Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Whittingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Droitwich Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Moseley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stornoway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Chinchilla Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1