MERRYFIELD APPROACH, SS9 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 4HJ

MERRYFIELD APPROACH, SS9 4HJ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4HJ, encompassing approximately 3496 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS9 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakview Close with total crimes: 5
  • Avondale Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Blenheim Park Close with total crimes: 1

MERRYFIELD APPROACH, SS9 4HJ 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.15100.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-60.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In March 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 offences54.00-28.57%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences73.72250.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-71.43%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4325.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-33.33%
Burglary31.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233

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
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Oakview Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Avondale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blenheim Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shannon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Flemming Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1