SS2 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5EJ

SS2 5EJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5EJ, encompassing approximately 4723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Browning Avenue with total crimes: 3

SS2 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.47-17.39%
Public order64.02200.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.42-71.43%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.58-8.00%
Shoplifting74.87250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.480.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.37-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour65.2920.00%
Public order41.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-57.14%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.5535.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.720.00%
Other theft61.480.00%
Public order61.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-28.57%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.22-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson74.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4840.00%
Other theft61.48200.00%
Public order51.2725.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.0135.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.72-28.57%
Public order41.06-20.00%
Burglary40.8533.33%
Shoplifting30.85-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-66.67%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5511.11%
Shoplifting104.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.48100.00%
Drugs51.27400.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Other crime41.060.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.80-28.00%
Public order63.81-25.00%
Other theft61.27-25.00%
Shoplifting61.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.07-10.71%
Public order85.2933.33%
Other theft81.69300.00%
Shoplifting41.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.2833.33%
Shoplifting95.93800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9116.67%
Public order61.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.47-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.450.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.970.00%
Shoplifting77.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.480.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425
June 202427
May 202420
April 202427
March 202420
February 202418
January 202425
December 202328
November 202321
October 202336

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242

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

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dryden Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Penhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kenway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tickfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stadium Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1