SS2 5GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5GE

SS2 5GE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.11 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5GE 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 5GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5GE, encompassing approximately 4408 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SS2 5GE 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

SS2 5GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.110.00%
Public order74.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
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 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.66-27.59%
Shoplifting74.76133.33%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-20.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.61107.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.58-25.00%
Public order51.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.13150.00%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.1814.29%
Public order61.81100.00%
Other theft41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-77.78%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.57-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour94.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.04133.33%
Robbery31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2530.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.90-14.29%
Other theft51.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
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%

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 offences2012.0225.00%
Shoplifting104.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59200.00%
Public order41.36-33.33%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.21-30.43%
Public order63.63-14.29%
Shoplifting61.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
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 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.48-4.17%
Public order75.2216.67%
Other theft61.59100.00%
Shoplifting41.36-55.56%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
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 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.930.00%
Shoplifting95.44800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04-14.29%
Public order61.36200.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
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 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.754.35%
Anti-social behaviour75.4475.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Other theft10.45-83.33%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, 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 offences2312.930.00%
Shoplifting75.220.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202429
June 202414
May 202418
April 202426
March 202420
February 202416
January 202423
December 202324
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 5GE 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. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1