UNDERWOOD SQUARE, SS9 3QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 3QH

UNDERWOOD SQUARE, SS9 3QH, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This SS9 3QH 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 3QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 3QH, encompassing approximately 2571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 3QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Eastwood Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lime Avenue with total crimes: 1

UNDERWOOD SQUARE, SS9 3QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences95.0650.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.06500.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4466.67%
Burglary31.94-40.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.83100.00%
Vehicle crime33.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 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 offences53.89150.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.440.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.06-25.00%
Other theft42.330.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2814.29%
Vehicle crime13.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.67250.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Public order21.17100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20245
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
August 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fairview Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Dundee Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dundee Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1