WEST ROAD, SS3 9DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9DS

WEST ROAD, SS3 9DS, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9DS 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 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9DS, encompassing approximately 4076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS3 9DS area, explore the SS3 9DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SS3 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caulfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chelmer Way with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WEST ROAD, SS3 9DS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.15-5.88%
Other theft23.92-33.33%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.08-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.17400.00%
Public order32.4550.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.40-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3470.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Public order10.25-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3625.00%
Public order92.45800.00%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Shoplifting40.98100.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.96200.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.117.69%
Shoplifting63.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.150.00%
Vehicle crime23.19-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.57-38.10%
Public order53.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98100.00%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202410
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS3 9DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caulfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Chelmer Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Antrim Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Richmond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jena Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maya Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stour Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Avon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1