PRIORY AVENUE, SS2 6LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 6LB

PRIORY AVENUE, SS2 6LB, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This SS2 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 6LB, encompassing approximately 3716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS2 6LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glenhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Road with total crimes: 3

PRIORY AVENUE, SS2 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.0333.33%
Public order64.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.81-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.34-47.83%
Shoplifting73.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.88300.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8464.29%
Shoplifting76.1975.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.490.00%
Public order53.7766.67%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Shoplifting41.08300.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.77150.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3846.67%
Other theft65.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Shoplifting31.08-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1866.67%
Shoplifting134.04116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.88-52.63%
Shoplifting62.4250.00%
Other theft51.610.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8411.76%
Other theft55.11400.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.08-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.1813.33%
Shoplifting94.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.04400.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Shoplifting30.81-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.910.00%
Shoplifting75.650.00%
Other theft51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202423
June 202414
May 202414
April 202422
March 202415
February 20249
January 202419
December 202317
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 6LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Mary'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glenhurst Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Victoria Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowborough Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Penhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. St Benet'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regency Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tickfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wallis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Tunbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Oakhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Station Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1