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

Overview of Crime in SS9 1FR

LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1FR, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This SS9 1FR 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 1FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 1FR, encompassing approximately 5975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS9 1FR Crime Hotspots

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

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

LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85-27.27%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%
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 offences115.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-33.33%
Shoplifting51.000.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.02120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.84800.00%
Shoplifting51.5166.67%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.01-16.67%
Shoplifting30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-40.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3520.00%
Other theft51.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84400.00%
Shoplifting40.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Burglary10.50-83.33%
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 Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.8614.29%
Burglary62.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.02180.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.530.00%
Public order52.68150.00%
Shoplifting50.84-70.59%
Vehicle crime30.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.70325.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.8423.08%
Vehicle crime72.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6962.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.18100.00%
Shoplifting41.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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 offences83.85-11.11%
Shoplifting61.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202416
March 202414
February 20245
January 202417
December 20234
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 202416
January 202416
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 1FR postcode area is presented below.

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