SS3 9XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS3 9XU

SS3 9XU, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This SS3 9XU 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 9XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS3 9XU, encompassing approximately 3529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS3 9XU 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
  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 2

SS3 9XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.5550.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8350.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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 offences156.52-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.5072.73%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Public order11.42-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.07-8.33%
Public order73.12600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9866.67%
Burglary31.420.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.4033.33%
Public order31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.65100.00%
Shoplifting43.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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 offences74.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13-66.67%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences126.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202415
May 202419
April 202411
March 202412
February 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS3 9XU 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. Fraser Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Picasso Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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