WIMBORNE ROAD, SS2 5JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5JF

WIMBORNE ROAD, SS2 5JF, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5JF, encompassing approximately 5455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SS2 5JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 10
  • Fairburn Close with total crimes: 7

WIMBORNE ROAD, SS2 5JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.68-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour148.80-12.50%
Shoplifting82.57-27.27%
Drugs61.4720.00%
Vehicle crime51.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-66.67%
Public order20.55-77.78%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6624.9365.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.10-11.11%
Shoplifting112.93-38.89%
Public order92.0212.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.6512.50%
Other theft71.65600.00%
Drugs51.2825.00%
Burglary50.9266.67%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Theft from the person20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.16-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour187.33125.00%
Shoplifting183.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.3014.29%
Public order81.4733.33%
Drugs41.4733.33%
Theft from the person40.73300.00%
Burglary30.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.06-27.12%
Shoplifting157.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.75-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.47-22.22%
Burglary71.28600.00%
Public order61.28-14.29%
Other theft51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.7173.53%
Anti-social behaviour1110.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0228.57%
Shoplifting91.6528.57%
Other theft81.65-27.27%
Public order71.47-30.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-85.71%
Burglary10.18-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.43-30.61%
Other theft116.2383.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.0210.00%
Public order102.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.8340.00%
Drugs71.2840.00%
Shoplifting71.28-41.67%
Burglary61.28100.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

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 offences4919.9819.51%
Shoplifting128.98140.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.20-9.09%
Public order71.83-12.50%
Other theft61.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-61.54%
Drugs50.92-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.70-24.07%
Criminal damage and arson137.52-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.380.00%
Drugs112.0237.50%
Public order82.02-33.33%
Other theft51.47-50.00%
Shoplifting50.92-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.56-1.82%
Criminal damage and arson159.90200.00%
Shoplifting132.7544.44%
Public order122.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.200.00%
Other theft102.0266.67%
Drugs81.8360.00%
Vehicle crime61.47-40.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

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 offences5521.8112.24%
Anti-social behaviour1110.0857.14%
Vehicle crime102.02100.00%
Shoplifting91.83125.00%
Public order81.6514.29%
Other theft61.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-16.67%
Drugs50.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.514.26%
Other theft98.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.65-22.22%
Public order71.28-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.1066.67%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Shoplifting40.73-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.350.00%
Public order128.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.200.00%
Drugs81.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Other theft61.100.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202466
July 202440
June 202443
May 202459
April 202434
March 202449
February 202441
January 202454
December 202355
November 202349
October 202347

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202418
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 202413
January 202415
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202418
June 202415
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 5JF 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. Fairburn Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Warrior Square North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Prittlewell Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Warrior Square East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Greyhound Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Essex Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Glen Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Dryden Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tyrrel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. A13
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Swanage Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lancaster Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lancaster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferndown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Boscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Ann'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oban Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1