SS2 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 4SA

SS2 4SA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This SS2 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 4SA, encompassing approximately 2240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SS2 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Way with total crimes: 4
  • Vallance Close with total crimes: 4
  • Locksley Close with total crimes: 3

SS2 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.93100.00%
Public order25.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.25-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6850.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1687.50%
Public order36.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.57-66.67%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3650.00%
Public order52.68150.00%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%

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 offences1012.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.46125.00%
Other theft34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.03-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour44.0233.33%
Other crime21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.5950.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9454.55%
Burglary37.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.27-21.43%
Vehicle crime44.910.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202417
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vallance Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Locksley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ashurst Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glynde Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wick Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1