SS2 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5NJ

SS2 5NJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5NJ, encompassing approximately 2336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Royston Avenue with total crimes: 1

SS2 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.420.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-46.67%
Shoplifting53.42150.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.41275.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.420.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.85-50.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.42100.00%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.56-55.56%
Public order33.420.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.27157.14%
Other theft37.700.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-20.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.00400.00%
Public order32.1450.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.560.00%
Other theft27.700.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202415
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 202418
December 20237
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bentalls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1