DELAWARE CRESCENT, SS3 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9PJ

DELAWARE CRESCENT, SS3 9PJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9PJ, encompassing approximately 4217 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS3 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caulfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Delaware Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Chelmer Way with total crimes: 3

DELAWARE CRESCENT, SS3 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.17-21.05%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Public order20.47-71.43%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.54-20.83%
Public order74.5175.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-71.43%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.7241.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.69133.33%
Public order41.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8821.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Public order30.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.06-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour63.32100.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9653.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.450.00%
Public order41.66-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.82-11.76%
Public order93.56350.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.54-46.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.03200.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.67128.57%
Criminal damage and arson57.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.74-22.22%
Shoplifting23.320.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.380.00%
Public order67.110.00%
Other crime41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202424
June 202417
May 202414
April 202423
March 202415
February 202417
January 202432
December 202314
November 202318
October 202330

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caulfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Delaware Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Chelmer Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Antrim Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Richmond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rackenford
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Saxon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Delaware Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Jena Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maya Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Artillery Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stour Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Avon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1