THE BENTLEYS, SS2 6UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 6UJ

THE BENTLEYS, SS2 6UJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This SS2 6UJ 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 6UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 6UJ, encompassing approximately 942 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS2 6UJ area, explore the SS2 6UJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS2 6UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Biscay with total crimes: 3
  • Young Close with total crimes: 2

THE BENTLEYS, SS2 6UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.91-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences26.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-50.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2641.3785.71%
Violence and sexual offences627.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.360.00%
Other theft24.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.460.00%
Other theft414.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.240.00%
Public order33.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18200.00%
Other theft13.180.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In May 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 offences39.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.18100.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.42-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.18-50.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-75.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.97-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.24100.00%
Burglary24.240.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1229.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.73200.00%
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Burglary12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.79-33.33%
Other theft34.240.00%
Vehicle crime23.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 202412
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202426
July 202414
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Biscay
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Young Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stafford Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Benvenue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neil Armstrong Way
    Total1
    Robbery1