YOUNG CLOSE, SS9 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS9 5UQ

YOUNG CLOSE, SS9 5UQ, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This SS9 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS9 5UQ, encompassing approximately 2150 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

SS9 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Biscay with total crimes: 3

YOUNG CLOSE, SS9 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.77-76.92%
Drugs32.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-80.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.9385.71%
Violence and sexual offences1012.09233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.6533.33%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.020.00%
Other theft46.51300.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.98150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3350.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.30-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences52.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.33100.00%
Burglary21.86-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1419.07600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.790.00%
Burglary32.7950.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3075.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.98-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4480.00%
Vehicle crime34.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime611.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
February 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 202414
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202426
July 202414
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Biscay
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lundy Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Young Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stafford Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Benvenue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayflower Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Neil Armstrong Way
    Total1
    Robbery1