LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 1BP

LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BP, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This SS9 1BP 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 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 1BP, encompassing approximately 5952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS9 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pall Mall with total crimes: 9
  • Fernleigh Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ashleigh Drive with total crimes: 2

LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BP 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.03-18.18%
Public order31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5457.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-33.33%
Shoplifting51.010.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson95.21800.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.5140.00%
Shoplifting51.18150.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.36-16.67%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.01500.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Shoplifting40.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.2223.08%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-57.14%
Burglary30.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.88160.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.18-26.67%
Vehicle crime71.85133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.547.14%
Shoplifting52.52-70.59%
Vehicle crime30.84-62.50%
Public order30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.40325.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.860.00%
Vehicle crime82.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.5475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.35200.00%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Shoplifting40.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.530.00%
Shoplifting61.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 202415
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 202413
February 20245
January 202417
December 20234
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pall Mall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Fernleigh Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashleigh Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodfield Park Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dundonald Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Leigh Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Redcliff Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Woodfield Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Glen Road
    Total1
    Public order1