BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, SS9 3LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 3LE

BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, SS9 3LE, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This SS9 3LE 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 3LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 3LE, encompassing approximately 4748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 3LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ensign Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clova Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, SS9 3LE 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5814.29%
Other crime21.68-33.33%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.9540.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7425.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-20.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.32-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1650.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.5866.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.05-50.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 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 offences156.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.160.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.63-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-33.33%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.270.00%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ensign Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Clova Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Recreation Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange Park Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manchester Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middlesex Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Woodcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1