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

Overview of Crime in SS9 4JX

OAKWOOD AVENUE, SS9 4JX, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4JX 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 4JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4JX, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SS9 4JX 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
  • Mansel Close with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD AVENUE, SS9 4JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.58133.33%
Public order23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1950.00%
Other theft21.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 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 offences74.78133.33%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-40.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-37.50%
Burglary41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%

In March 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 offences84.7860.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 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 offences52.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.98300.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7866.67%
Other theft32.66-25.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In October 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 offences64.780.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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 4JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leighcroft Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Eastwood Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mansel Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shannon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kenholme
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Briarwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southernhay
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Airborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Highwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1