THE CHASE, SS2 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5LW

THE CHASE, SS2 5LW, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.13 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5LW, encompassing approximately 4495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-14.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SS2 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

THE CHASE, SS2 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.13-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.57-18.18%
Drugs82.00300.00%
Shoplifting71.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-55.56%
Other theft40.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.89100.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Burglary20.67-60.00%
Public order10.44-91.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5026.474.17%
Shoplifting1411.12-12.50%
Other theft123.11500.00%
Public order122.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.67-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson92.45-10.00%
Burglary52.00150.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.4745.45%
Anti-social behaviour1810.68157.14%
Shoplifting164.00-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.5625.00%
Public order62.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.44-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.47-40.00%
Shoplifting237.3427.78%
Public order105.1242.86%
Other theft92.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.78-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.5666.67%
Drugs31.110.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.3661.76%
Shoplifting1812.24-18.18%
Other theft154.007.14%
Anti-social behaviour123.349.09%
Public order72.67-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-37.50%
Drugs31.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.70-30.61%
Shoplifting227.56144.44%
Other theft144.8940.00%
Public order123.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.67-21.43%
Drugs92.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0014.29%
Burglary41.780.00%
Robbery40.8933.33%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.9213.95%
Anti-social behaviour1410.9075.00%
Other theft103.1166.67%
Shoplifting92.2280.00%
Public order82.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-53.33%
Vehicle crime41.56-20.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Drugs30.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.02-2.27%
Criminal damage and arson159.5787.50%
Drugs93.3428.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.00-20.00%
Other theft61.78-71.43%
Public order61.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.33-44.44%
Shoplifting51.11-68.75%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4428.92-25.42%
Other theft219.7940.00%
Shoplifting164.6745.45%
Anti-social behaviour103.56-9.09%
Public order92.22-18.18%
Vehicle crime92.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.000.00%
Drugs71.7875.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5930.4837.21%
Other theft1513.13-16.67%
Public order113.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4557.14%
Shoplifting112.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.45-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.7840.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Possession of weapons40.890.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.030.00%
Other theft189.570.00%
Shoplifting114.00-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.000.00%
Public order51.56-68.75%
Vehicle crime51.11-44.44%
Drugs41.11-60.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4331.590.00%
Shoplifting269.570.00%
Other theft185.780.00%
Public order164.000.00%
Drugs103.560.00%
Vehicle crime92.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 202415
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20242
June 20249
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410
February 20246
January 202421
December 202315
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 544 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202450
July 202448
June 202433
May 202455
April 202434
March 202449
February 202443
January 202444
December 202359
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202418
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202416
June 202423
May 202418
April 202422
March 20249
February 20245
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 202326

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 5LW 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. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hastings Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Fairburn Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Southchurch Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Glen Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Branksome Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Cromer Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Honiton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tyrrel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. A13
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Swanage Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Stromness Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lancaster Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lancaster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferndown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Boscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lyme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oban Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bellevue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1