LEIGH PARK CLOSE, SS9 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 2LS

LEIGH PARK CLOSE, SS9 2LS, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2LS, encompassing approximately 3829 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SS9 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Westleigh Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dundee Close with total crimes: 3

LEIGH PARK CLOSE, SS9 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.53-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Shoplifting31.31-57.14%
Other crime30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0566.67%
Shoplifting72.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83300.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.87133.33%
Vehicle crime11.83-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.09-50.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%

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 offences66.2750.00%
Burglary51.5725.00%
Shoplifting51.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7037.50%
Vehicle crime32.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.92100.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 crime64.96500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-87.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84.96700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.09-46.15%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20245
March 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dundee Close
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 4. Belfairs Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westcliff Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Percy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A13
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ronald Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leigh Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Eaton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barnard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1