WESTERN ROAD, SS9 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 2PJ

WESTERN ROAD, SS9 2PJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2PJ, encompassing approximately 3008 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Darenth Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, SS9 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.9866.67%
Shoplifting41.66-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.32250.00%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-88.89%

In June 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 offences95.32350.00%
Other theft52.99150.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.32100.00%
Shoplifting41.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.66-20.00%
Shoplifting31.3350.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In January 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 offences55.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.6666.67%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Other theft61.9920.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.65500.00%
Other theft51.9966.67%
Shoplifting21.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.650.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Darenth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thames Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Quorn Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Leigh Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1