OAKWOOD AVENUE, SS9 4JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 4JU

OAKWOOD AVENUE, SS9 4JU, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4JU 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 4JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4JU, encompassing approximately 3961 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 4JU 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

OAKWOOD AVENUE, SS9 4JU 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.8062.50%
Public order23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences83.03300.00%
Other theft22.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.0366.67%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order20.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52-25.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences43.030.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 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 offences63.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.53300.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.030.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 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 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 4JU 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. Briarwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southernhay
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Airborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Highwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1