WELLS AVENUE, SS2 6XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS2 6XJ

WELLS AVENUE, SS2 6XJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.75 per 1,000 population. This SS2 6XJ 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 6XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS2 6XJ, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS2 6XJ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WELLS AVENUE, SS2 6XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.75-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Public order10.53-85.71%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.9523.08%
Public order78.540.00%
Burglary23.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8285.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.15-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.810.00%
Burglary21.60-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81-40.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6725.00%
Other theft32.6750.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8883.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.87300.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-50.00%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2050.00%
Other theft33.200.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.35-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour45.340.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.42160.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.750.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS2 6XJ 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rochford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastwoodbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1