SS3 9SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9SW

SS3 9SW, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9SW 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 9SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9SW, encompassing approximately 3887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS3 9SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashanti Close with total crimes: 5
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 4
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 2

SS3 9SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.0950.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.12-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.97-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.34200.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.92-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.4964.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.92-20.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Public order10.51-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0016.67%
Public order83.60700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06150.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences125.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0966.67%
Public order31.29200.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.97166.67%
Shoplifting44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime67.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.860.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202413
June 202415
May 202423
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 202416
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashanti Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Falcon Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. The Woodlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fraser Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rembrandt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hermes Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eagle Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Watkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rubens Close
    Total1
    Burglary1