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

Overview of Crime in SS9 2LE

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SS9 2LE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS9 postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS9 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2LE, encompassing approximately 4506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SS9 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ronald Hill Grove with total crimes: 2

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SS9 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.22125.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 crime53.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.1133.33%
Public order30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 crime32.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences31.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2250.00%
Burglary51.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.77500.00%
Vehicle crime61.3320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-60.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8866.67%
Vehicle crime52.2266.67%
Public order31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8950.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 crime63.99500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-63.64%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4457.14%
Other theft42.440.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7780.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.890.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237
September 20239
August 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
August 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20243
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Fairview Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Grange Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ronald Hill Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belfairs Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A13
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Leigh Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hadleigh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1