SS2 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5PS

SS2 5PS, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5PS, encompassing approximately 1039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 1

SS2 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.620.00%
Burglary32.890.00%
Public order12.890.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.81-69.23%
Public order23.85100.00%
Drugs11.92-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.09550.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.500.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Shoplifting21.92100.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.3566.67%
Shoplifting34.810.00%
Public order22.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.66-50.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.660.00%
Shoplifting15.770.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.50-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour24.810.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.430.00%
Burglary28.660.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202413
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bentalls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1