LAPWATER CLOSE, SS9 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 2UF

LAPWATER CLOSE, SS9 2UF, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This SS9 2UF 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 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 2UF, encompassing approximately 3841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SS9 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Ronald Hill Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Lime Avenue with total crimes: 1

LAPWATER CLOSE, SS9 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1733.33%
Vehicle crime32.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
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 offences64.4320.00%
Vehicle crime41.56300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
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 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.0866.67%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
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 offences32.08-50.00%
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 offences65.4750.00%
Burglary51.5625.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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
Burglary44.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
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 offences114.4357.14%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1275.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 crime64.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-42.86%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.43600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.82-41.67%
Other crime11.820.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences94.170.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

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
July 20242
April 20245
March 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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