LEIGHFIELDS ROAD, SS9 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 5NS

LEIGHFIELDS ROAD, SS9 5NS, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This SS9 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 5NS, encompassing approximately 2575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SS9 5NS area, explore the SS9 5NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

SS9 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradford Bury with total crimes: 4
  • Rutherford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stephenson Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGHFIELDS ROAD, SS9 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.05200.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-71.43%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.66133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5550.00%
Burglary21.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.66300.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-60.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences54.27-16.67%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 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 offences65.05100.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-57.14%
Public order21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2175.00%
Burglary22.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.05-20.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences54.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS9 5NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bradford Bury
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rutherford Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stephenson Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Brookfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Leslie Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Progress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brunel Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1