HIGHWOOD CLOSE, SS9 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 4AS

HIGHWOOD CLOSE, SS9 4AS, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4AS, encompassing approximately 3492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastwood Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Shannon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Kenholme with total crimes: 1

HIGHWOOD CLOSE, SS9 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.58-38.46%
Public order22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.30333.33%
Other theft23.72-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.3075.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.87150.00%
Other theft41.43-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-33.33%
Burglary41.15300.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.73-25.00%
Other theft51.72400.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.87-11.11%
Burglary32.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5950.00%
Vehicle crime52.58150.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.44100.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5912.50%
Vehicle crime42.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.300.00%
Burglary62.290.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 4AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastwood Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shannon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kenholme
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Broomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hurst Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Thistley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Treecot Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandhurst Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Highwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1