SS2 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5DB

SS2 5DB, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.39 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5DB, encompassing approximately 4963 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS2 5DB area, explore the SS2 5DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

SS2 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 10

SS2 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.39-30.77%
Drugs1810.8828.57%
Public order173.63-15.00%
Shoplifting113.42-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.22-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour71.81-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.41200.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Other theft30.60-62.50%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7834.4536.84%
Public order2015.7133.33%
Shoplifting204.03-25.93%
Drugs144.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.62-55.56%
Other theft81.6133.33%
Other crime31.61200.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5730.2242.50%
Shoplifting2711.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.44157.14%
Public order153.637.14%
Criminal damage and arson133.02-13.33%
Drugs82.62-27.27%
Other theft61.610.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.78-29.82%
Shoplifting188.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.63-6.25%
Public order143.027.69%
Drugs112.82450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.22-50.00%
Other theft61.41100.00%
Other crime31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5726.8018.75%
Criminal damage and arson1611.48128.57%
Anti-social behaviour143.22100.00%
Public order132.82-38.10%
Shoplifting122.6220.00%
Other crime52.4266.67%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Other theft30.81-62.50%
Robbery30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Drugs20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.18-5.88%
Public order219.6790.91%
Shoplifting104.23-54.55%
Other theft82.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.41-46.15%
Drugs61.41-62.50%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Other crime30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.4115.91%
Shoplifting2210.2783.33%
Drugs164.43220.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.2285.71%
Public order112.62-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.22-23.08%
Vehicle crime62.0150.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Other theft40.81-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.81-25.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.56-4.35%
Public order168.866.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.22225.00%
Shoplifting122.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-22.22%
Drugs51.41-68.75%
Other theft51.01-54.55%
Possession of weapons41.01100.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.59-19.30%
Shoplifting189.27-14.29%
Drugs163.63128.57%
Public order153.2225.00%
Other theft113.0283.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.2280.00%
Vehicle crime61.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-66.67%
Other crime30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5726.399.62%
Shoplifting2111.48162.50%
Public order124.239.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.42200.00%
Drugs72.42-12.50%
Other theft61.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.564.00%
Public order1110.480.00%
Shoplifting82.22-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.61100.00%
Drugs81.6133.33%
Other crime41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-42.86%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5022.770.00%
Shoplifting1310.070.00%
Public order112.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.220.00%
Other theft71.410.00%
Drugs61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 20247
May 202414
April 20247
March 202410
February 202413
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 202416
February 20245
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202478
July 202457
June 202440
May 202457
April 202448
March 202451
February 202444
January 202446
December 202357
November 202352
October 202350

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413
April 202421
March 202411
February 202416
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202427
June 202418
May 202412
April 202410
March 202422
February 202412
January 202418
December 202321
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202413
June 202415
May 202416
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 5DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Eastern Avenue
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Drugs12
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Coleman Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Prittlewell Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Greyhound Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dryden Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Crowborough Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Short Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kenway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Redstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maple Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sycamore Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Ann'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Southend Victoria
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Tickfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tunbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Stadium Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1