SS9 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 1AF

SS9 1AF, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This SS9 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS9 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS9 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 1AF, encompassing approximately 4284 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS9 1AF area, explore the SS9 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS9 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pall Mall with total crimes: 9
  • Ashleigh Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SS9 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.33-33.33%
Public order21.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.17-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.80-18.18%
Public order42.10100.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.94225.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.03450.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-42.86%
Public order30.93200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.60133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.6316.67%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary87.47700.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8720.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting30.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.37500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.40-68.75%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-57.14%
Burglary10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0445.45%
Anti-social behaviour73.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6320.00%
Public order51.4066.67%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2437.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.5725.00%
Vehicle crime51.1725.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.100.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pall Mall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashleigh Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Leigh Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Redcliff Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sea Reach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Leigh Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rectory Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1