LEIGHTON AVENUE, SS9 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 1QA

LEIGHTON AVENUE, SS9 1QA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This SS9 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 1QA, encompassing approximately 6606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SS9 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pall Mall with total crimes: 9
  • London Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cranleigh Drive with total crimes: 2

LEIGHTON AVENUE, SS9 1QA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.94-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson51.360.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.30-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson52.42-44.44%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.36183.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Other crime30.610.00%
Other theft20.45-71.43%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73.63133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-70.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.69150.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.5142.86%
Shoplifting41.51300.00%
Other theft30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary74.6975.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.45-31.25%
Public order51.6625.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 offences165.60-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.4240.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-33.33%
Public order40.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.8164.29%
Vehicle crime63.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.9166.67%
Public order30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-50.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.60-6.67%
Vehicle crime72.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.8415.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.27100.00%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-60.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202417
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202416
January 202423
December 202314
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pall Mall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. London Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cranleigh Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ashleigh Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dawlish Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Clova Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodfield Park Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Dundonald Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Leigh Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Redcliff Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1