SS2 5GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5GH

SS2 5GH, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5GH 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 5GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5GH, encompassing approximately 4628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SS2 5GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greyhound Way with total crimes: 5
  • Glenhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 4

SS2 5GH 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.15-12.50%
Shoplifting64.54-25.00%
Public order61.30200.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.31-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.19-11.11%
Shoplifting81.7314.29%
Other theft41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.39-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour95.4080.00%
Shoplifting71.940.00%
Public order61.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-55.56%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.7735.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.830.00%
Shoplifting71.94133.33%
Other theft61.5120.00%
Public order61.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.75-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson94.32350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9460.00%
Other theft51.7366.67%
Public order41.08-33.33%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.3111.54%
Public order66.2720.00%
Shoplifting51.30-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-28.57%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9952.94%
Shoplifting145.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.730.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Public order51.08-16.67%
Other crime41.080.00%
Other theft10.86-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.23-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour73.67600.00%
Other theft71.510.00%
Shoplifting71.51-22.22%
Public order61.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.61-6.90%
Public order95.8350.00%
Shoplifting91.94-10.00%
Other theft71.94250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3926.09%
Shoplifting106.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.160.00%
Public order61.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.15-42.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.9740.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.640.00%
Shoplifting108.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.160.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 202414
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202425
June 202427
May 202420
April 202429
March 202426
February 202417
January 202427
December 202329
November 202323
October 202340

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greyhound Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dryden Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crowborough Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Penhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kenway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maple Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Benet'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tickfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stadium Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1