SS2 5PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5PT

SS2 5PT, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5PT 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 5PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5PT, encompassing approximately 1304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS2 5PT area, explore the SS2 5PT 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Station Avenue with total crimes: 1

SS2 5PT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

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 offences33.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.03-60.00%
Shoplifting54.60150.00%
Public order23.83100.00%
Drugs11.53-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.770.00%

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 offences1521.46650.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.490.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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 offences23.07-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4942.86%
Vehicle crime27.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.33133.33%
Shoplifting35.360.00%
Public order22.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4316.67%
Shoplifting15.360.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.070.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.830.00%
Public order23.07100.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.730.00%
Other theft17.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202415
May 20242
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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