STUART CLOSE, SS2 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5JU

STUART CLOSE, SS2 5JU, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5JU, encompassing approximately 4546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Browning Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 3

STUART CLOSE, SS2 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.92-19.05%
Public order53.74400.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.44-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences2110.12-8.70%
Shoplifting74.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5420.00%
Other theft41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.12-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour55.0625.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-57.14%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3230.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.720.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Public order40.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-42.86%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

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 offences2010.78-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson74.40250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5440.00%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.72-28.57%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Shoplifting30.88-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.765.88%
Shoplifting103.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Drugs41.10300.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.12-29.17%
Shoplifting63.7450.00%
Public order51.32-16.67%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.66-11.11%
Other theft75.28600.00%
Public order61.540.00%
Shoplifting41.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.1068.75%
Shoplifting95.94800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Public order61.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.70-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour63.520.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.860.00%
Shoplifting77.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.540.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

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 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 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202423
June 202426
May 202420
April 202426
March 202418
February 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202316
October 202334

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 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
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 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
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 5JU postcode area is presented below.

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