KENWAY, SS2 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5DX

KENWAY, SS2 5DX, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5DX, encompassing approximately 4403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SS2 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnarvon Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glenhurst Road with total crimes: 4

KENWAY, SS2 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.35-8.33%
Public order75.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.81-20.00%
Shoplifting75.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.14300.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.3120.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.81-33.33%
Public order51.36-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.14150.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.0831.58%
Criminal damage and arson95.6812.50%
Public order72.04133.33%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Other theft40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-77.78%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.26-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.04166.67%
Robbery31.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.8529.17%
Anti-social behaviour67.04-25.00%
Other theft51.36400.00%
Public order41.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-62.50%
Shoplifting30.68-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0820.00%
Shoplifting105.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.2760.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.82300.00%
Public order51.82-16.67%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.35-25.93%
Public order64.54-14.29%
Shoplifting61.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Other theft41.14-33.33%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.62-12.90%
Public order76.1316.67%
Other theft61.59100.00%
Shoplifting41.36-55.56%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.9910.71%
Shoplifting97.04800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04-14.29%
Public order61.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.3640.00%
Public order41.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft10.68-83.33%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.4414.29%
Shoplifting77.27250.00%
Other theft61.59200.00%
Public order51.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.360.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202430
June 202425
May 202419
April 202431
March 202424
February 202420
January 202427
December 202331
November 202328
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. St Mary'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victoria Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowborough Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Penhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kenway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sycamore Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. St Benet'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Regency Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tickfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tunbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Stadium Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1