WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SS9 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 2LD

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SS9 2LD, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2LD, encompassing approximately 4776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westleigh Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Belfairs Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Westcliff Drive with total crimes: 2

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SS9 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.14-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.05150.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.77125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.0533.33%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3525.00%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime62.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-60.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences104.4066.67%
Vehicle crime42.09100.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-66.67%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-60.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7766.67%
Other theft42.090.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Belfairs Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westcliff Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Percy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A13
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ronald Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leighville Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southsea Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grange Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1