SS4 9SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS4 9SL

SS4 9SL, Rochford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This SS4 9SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS4 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS4 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS4 9SL, encompassing approximately 2499 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS4 9SL area, explore the SS4 9SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SS4 9SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station View with total crimes: 11
  • St Mark'S Field with total crimes: 7
  • Union Lane with total crimes: 3

SS4 9SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.6113.64%
Criminal damage and arson710.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-57.14%
Other theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.21-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour78.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.800.00%
Public order31.60-25.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.4153.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.2033.33%
Public order41.600.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Other crime21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2012.50%
Other theft53.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Shoplifting21.60100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.20-65.22%
Other theft53.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-25.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.2164.29%
Public order59.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.00300.00%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 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 offences148.80-48.15%
Public order35.60200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.8117.39%
Anti-social behaviour610.80500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40150.00%
Other theft42.00-20.00%
Robbery31.60200.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.40155.56%
Other theft59.200.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.00-57.14%
Other theft53.60150.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-50.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.21-8.70%
Vehicle crime68.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Shoplifting42.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-57.14%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.200.00%
Public order42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202423
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 202423
February 202414
January 202427
December 202323
November 20239
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS4 9SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station View
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. St Mark'S Field
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Union Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Old Ship Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pollards Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bobbing Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Locks Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tinker'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pollards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Middle Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. East Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Weir Pond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Back Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mornington Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1