SS2 5XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 5XB

SS2 5XB, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This SS2 5XB 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 5XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 5XB, encompassing approximately 1047 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS2 5XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bentalls Close with total crimes: 1
  • Gannet Close with total crimes: 1

SS2 5XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.77-66.67%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.7750.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.4566.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.77-60.00%
Public order21.91100.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In June 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 offences514.31150.00%
Shoplifting34.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.68-77.78%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.31350.00%
Vehicle crime38.5950.00%
Public order12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91100.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-66.67%
Drugs10.950.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.54100.00%
Vehicle crime33.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.360.00%
Vehicle crime34.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.860.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.73400.00%
Public order14.770.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.590.00%
Other theft22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentalls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gannet Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Stock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1