SS3 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9DW

SS3 9DW, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9DW, encompassing approximately 2404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS3 9DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashanti Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 2
  • Gunners Road with total crimes: 2

SS3 9DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-46.67%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.810.00%
Other theft36.24-25.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.067.14%
Public order56.2466.67%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.40-22.22%
Public order35.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.97350.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Public order21.66-50.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6633.33%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.32-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.82600.00%
Other theft32.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7342.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.9150.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.33600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.820.00%
Public order32.500.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202418
April 20244
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashanti Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Woodlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gunners Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Old School Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Friars Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shoeburyness
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hinguar Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Thorpe Green Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1