SS3 8XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 8XF

SS3 8XF, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This SS3 8XF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS3 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS3 8XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 8XF, encompassing approximately 4742 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS3 8XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Anson Chase with total crimes: 2

SS3 8XF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.48-33.33%
Public order42.5333.33%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0112.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.80500.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Public order20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8671.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.33-26.32%
Public order42.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.80280.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.010.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Public order20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.27-77.27%
Shoplifting31.05-57.14%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42-75.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9783.33%
Other theft84.64100.00%
Shoplifting71.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-20.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0566.67%
Other theft41.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.18-18.75%
Other theft122.741100.00%
Other crime62.530.00%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences167.590.00%
Public order63.370.00%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202424
April 202414
March 202419
February 20245
January 202422
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS3 8XF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Falcon Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Anson Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Herongate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Drakes
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chaffinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Puffin Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodcotes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Weaverdale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fraser Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hermes Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eagle Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Jackdaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Artillery Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dovecote
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Watkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1