ESSEX GARDENS, SS9 4HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 4HG

ESSEX GARDENS, SS9 4HG, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4HG 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 4HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4HG, encompassing approximately 4117 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 4HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leighcroft Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Eastwood Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Shannon Close with total crimes: 2

ESSEX GARDENS, SS9 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.3762.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.16100.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.43300.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 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 crime43.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary52.6766.67%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.400.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 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 offences63.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Drugs20.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19500.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.89125.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leighcroft Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Eastwood Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Shannon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kenholme
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sandhurst Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winchcombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1