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

Overview of Crime in SS2 4RU

POYNINGS AVENUE, SS2 4RU, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4RU, encompassing approximately 4097 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SS2 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Way with total crimes: 4
  • Hamstel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Locksley Close with total crimes: 3

POYNINGS AVENUE, SS2 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences135.3762.50%
Public order33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.39-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 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 offences197.32111.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.640.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.39-35.71%
Public order22.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4250.00%
Public order51.4625.00%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-55.56%
Public order40.9833.33%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.93125.00%
Other theft42.200.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.83-33.33%
Other crime43.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.3510.53%
Anti-social behaviour25.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8146.15%
Vehicle crime34.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences136.83-27.78%
Public order33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

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 offences189.520.00%
Vehicle crime54.390.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202419
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 202412
February 202414
January 202421
December 202319
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
December 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 4RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwood Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hamstel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Locksley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Southchurch Rectory Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Poynings Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wickmead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Newington Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whittingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wick Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Droitwich Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1