SWANAGE ROAD, SS2 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5HX

SWANAGE ROAD, SS2 5HX, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.77 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5HX, encompassing approximately 6031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SS2 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 10
  • Prittlewell Street with total crimes: 5

SWANAGE ROAD, SS2 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.77-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.63-30.77%
Shoplifting81.49-33.33%
Drugs61.3320.00%
Vehicle crime50.99150.00%
Public order30.83-62.50%
Other theft20.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6420.7382.86%
Anti-social behaviour1310.61-13.33%
Shoplifting122.16-36.84%
Public order81.99-11.11%
Other theft71.33600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-14.29%
Drugs50.9925.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.582.94%
Shoplifting195.8026.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.1587.50%
Public order92.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.490.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-40.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.76-29.17%
Shoplifting155.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-22.22%
Public order61.160.00%
Vehicle crime50.9966.67%
Other theft50.83-28.57%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.7537.14%
Anti-social behaviour127.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.99125.00%
Shoplifting91.4928.57%
Other theft71.49-22.22%
Public order61.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-83.33%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour125.809.09%
Other theft91.9980.00%
Public order71.4940.00%
Shoplifting71.16-41.67%
Drugs61.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.6633.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.9163.33%
Shoplifting128.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.99-8.33%
Drugs71.82-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-54.55%
Other theft50.8366.67%
Public order50.83-28.57%
Burglary40.83300.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.43-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour124.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.99-8.33%
Drugs91.8212.50%
Public order71.49-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.16-33.33%
Shoplifting40.66-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Other theft30.50-66.67%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.89-7.27%
Public order138.4644.44%
Shoplifting132.1644.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.990.00%
Other theft91.82125.00%
Drugs81.4960.00%
Vehicle crime61.33-40.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.12120.00%
Vehicle crime101.82233.33%
Public order91.6680.00%
Shoplifting91.49125.00%
Drugs51.49400.00%
Other theft40.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.5910.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.30200.00%
Other theft61.49-25.00%
Public order50.99-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-44.44%
Shoplifting40.83-20.00%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.630.00%
Public order81.490.00%
Other theft81.330.00%
Burglary61.330.00%
Shoplifting50.990.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 525 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202464
July 202435
June 202434
May 202448
April 202435
March 202449
February 202430
January 202451
December 202355
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202419
June 202415
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Coleman Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Prittlewell Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Greyhound Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Essex Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Glen Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Dryden Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tyrrel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. A13
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Swanage Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Redstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maple Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lancaster Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lancaster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferndown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Boscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Ann'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Milton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Stadium Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bournemouth Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lyme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oban Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1