HOWARDS CLOSE, SS9 3GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 3GA

HOWARDS CLOSE, SS9 3GA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This SS9 3GA 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 3GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 3GA, encompassing approximately 2969 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: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SS9 3GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ensign Close with total crimes: 3
  • Darlinghurst Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Fernleigh Drive with total crimes: 2

HOWARDS CLOSE, SS9 3GA 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.04-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences96.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In July 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 offences97.07-35.71%
Vehicle crime33.03200.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.08600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.7333.33%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-71.43%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7680.00%
Burglary43.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime52.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.680.00%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.10-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour55.05400.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.760.00%
Burglary25.730.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 202317

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 3GA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ensign Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Darlinghurst Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fernleigh Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodfield Park Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dundonald Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Georges Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Howards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1