OLD LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 1LT

OLD LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1LT, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population. This SS9 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 1LT, encompassing approximately 2459 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ensign Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fernleigh Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Woodfield Park Drive with total crimes: 1

OLD LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.35100.00%
Shoplifting53.250.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.13600.00%
Vehicle crime42.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.32400.00%
Shoplifting42.03-75.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.7645.45%
Violence and sexual offences36.51-40.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.38120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.47-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.540.00%
Shoplifting53.25-68.75%
Public order22.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0325.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.79-23.08%
Vehicle crime44.07100.00%
Shoplifting41.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63300.00%
Burglary11.63-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.57225.00%
Shoplifting55.29-61.54%
Burglary22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.010.00%
Other theft55.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 202411
February 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ensign Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fernleigh Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodfield Park Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chalkwell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Howards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1