LEIGH HILL, SS9 2GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 2GD

LEIGH HILL, SS9 2GD, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2GD 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 2GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2GD, encompassing approximately 2432 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS9 2GD area, explore the SS9 2GD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SS9 2GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Alley Dock with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

LEIGH HILL, SS9 2GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-20.00%
Public order31.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.92-10.00%
Other theft53.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Public order52.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.63233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.11300.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.58-33.33%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-50.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary10.82-80.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.220.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.93300.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-81.82%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.981000.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.5260.00%
Public order53.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0633.33%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34100.00%
Drugs22.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 202411
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 2GD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alley Dock
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sea Reach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Leigh Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rectory Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leighville Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1