LONDON ROAD, SS9 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 3LQ

LONDON ROAD, SS9 3LQ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This SS9 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 3LQ, encompassing approximately 4088 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)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SS9 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ensign Close with total crimes: 3
  • Recreation Avenue with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, SS9 3LQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3814.29%
Shoplifting51.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.38-30.00%
Shoplifting61.71200.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.98-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.14-58.82%
Other theft41.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting176.8541.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.16-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.279.09%
Shoplifting122.93140.00%
Burglary42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3657.14%
Shoplifting52.69-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.91-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.220.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Shoplifting41.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.83166.67%
Shoplifting83.91-38.46%
Burglary21.960.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.32116.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.18-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.4725.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.580.00%
Shoplifting62.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 202417
March 202412
February 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 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
July 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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 3LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 2. Ensign Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Recreation Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Park Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Leigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Wellington Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kings Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Woodcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1