ASHANTI CLOSE, SS3 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9RL

ASHANTI CLOSE, SS3 9RL, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS3 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS3 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9RL, encompassing approximately 3571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

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

SS3 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashanti Close with total crimes: 5
  • Anson Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 2

ASHANTI CLOSE, SS3 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences135.32-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson23.64100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.240.00%
Other theft54.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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 offences167.56-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson44.4833.33%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5275.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Public order10.56-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.08-14.29%
Public order73.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.245.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.880.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.64185.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-16.67%
Shoplifting41.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Public order20.560.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.96200.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.28-83.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96-46.67%
Other crime62.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6825.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6836.36%
Public order44.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences117.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 202421
April 202412
March 202414
February 202421
January 202420
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ashanti Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Anson Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fraser Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shoebury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Eagle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cunningham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Vermeer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wakering Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1