SS2 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5RE

SS2 5RE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5RE 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 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5RE, encompassing approximately 1362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SS2 5RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caroline'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Derek Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Warners Gardens with total crimes: 4

SS2 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.60-71.43%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Public order11.47-80.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.14-14.29%
Public order54.400.00%
Other theft33.67200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences713.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.67-40.00%
Shoplifting12.200.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.67-66.67%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.40-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.40-50.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-20.00%
Other theft32.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences58.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.67-50.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences511.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67100.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In December 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 offences58.81-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour23.67100.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.74200.00%
Burglary16.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-83.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.140.00%
Public order44.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caroline'S Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Derek Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Warners Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thornford Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Vintners
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tailors Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. The Cordwainers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1