LEIGHCROFT GARDENS, SS9 4NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 4NP

LEIGHCROFT GARDENS, SS9 4NP, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This SS9 4NP 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 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 4NP, encompassing approximately 4129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS9 4NP 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
  • Irvington Close with total crimes: 3

LEIGHCROFT GARDENS, SS9 4NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.08128.57%
Anti-social behaviour13.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences72.91-36.36%
Other theft21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.33266.67%
Vehicle crime42.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.15300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9750.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.910.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 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 offences52.91-37.50%
Burglary31.210.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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 offences52.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.12100.00%
Vehicle crime41.9433.33%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36-12.50%
Public order31.69200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.080.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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 4NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leighcroft Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Eastwood Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Irvington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shannon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodcutters Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kenholme
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Briarwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Oakview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Danescroft Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1