SS99 1AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS99 1AA

SS99 1AA, Southend-on-Sea has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1292.55 per 1,000 population. This SS99 1AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS99 postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS99 1AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS99 1AA, encompassing approximately 188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (9.18% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)

SS99 1AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 60
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

SS99 1AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1071292.559.18%
Public order27569.1580.00%
Shoplifting21143.62-44.74%
Drugs20111.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18106.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1495.74-12.50%
Other theft974.470.00%
Vehicle crime847.87166.67%
Bicycle theft642.55100.00%
Theft from the person431.91-33.33%
Robbery421.28-63.64%
Burglary221.28-60.00%
Other crime210.64100.00%
Possession of weapons110.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences981287.2338.03%
Shoplifting38521.28137.50%
Anti-social behaviour24202.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson16127.666.67%
Public order1585.11-21.05%
Robbery1179.79450.00%
Drugs1058.51-28.57%
Other theft953.19-10.00%
Theft from the person647.87200.00%
Burglary531.91400.00%
Bicycle theft326.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons315.9650.00%
Vehicle crime315.96-62.50%
Other crime115.96-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71994.68-21.11%
Anti-social behaviour20377.66-20.00%
Public order19106.3818.75%
Shoplifting16101.06-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1585.11-25.00%
Drugs1479.7955.56%
Other theft1074.47100.00%
Vehicle crime853.1933.33%
Bicycle theft542.5525.00%
Possession of weapons226.60-33.33%
Other crime210.64-33.33%
Theft from the person210.64-60.00%
Robbery210.64-33.33%
Burglary110.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences901143.6252.54%
Shoplifting26478.7262.50%
Anti-social behaviour25138.3092.31%
Criminal damage and arson20132.9881.82%
Public order16106.38-50.00%
Drugs985.11-18.18%
Vehicle crime647.870.00%
Theft from the person531.9125.00%
Other theft526.60-70.59%
Bicycle theft426.60-20.00%
Robbery321.28-57.14%
Other crime315.9650.00%
Possession of weapons315.96200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59984.04-18.06%
Public order32313.8368.42%
Other theft17170.2121.43%
Shoplifting1690.43-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1385.11-13.33%
Drugs1169.15-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1158.51-21.43%
Robbery758.51250.00%
Vehicle crime637.230.00%
Bicycle theft531.91150.00%
Theft from the person426.60100.00%
Other crime221.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons110.64-75.00%
Burglary15.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721021.28-22.58%
Public order19382.98-17.39%
Shoplifting18101.06-33.33%
Drugs1895.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1595.74-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1479.790.00%
Other theft1474.4727.27%
Vehicle crime674.47100.00%
Possession of weapons431.910.00%
Burglary321.28-40.00%
Other crime315.96200.00%
Theft from the person215.96-33.33%
Robbery210.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft210.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931143.6222.37%
Shoplifting27494.6858.82%
Public order23143.6253.33%
Anti-social behaviour19122.3418.75%
Criminal damage and arson14101.06-36.36%
Other theft1174.47-42.11%
Drugs858.51-60.00%
Burglary542.55150.00%
Possession of weapons426.600.00%
Robbery421.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime321.28-66.67%
Theft from the person315.9650.00%
Other crime115.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences761143.6210.14%
Criminal damage and arson22404.26214.29%
Drugs20117.02100.00%
Other theft19106.38-9.52%
Shoplifting17101.06-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour1690.4333.33%
Public order1585.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime979.790.00%
Bicycle theft647.87100.00%
Robbery531.9125.00%
Possession of weapons426.60100.00%
Burglary221.280.00%
Theft from the person210.640.00%
Other crime210.64-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69957.45-24.18%
Other theft21367.0290.91%
Public order18111.70-18.18%
Shoplifting1895.74-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour1295.7420.00%
Drugs1063.8311.11%
Vehicle crime953.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson747.87-36.36%
Robbery437.230.00%
Bicycle theft321.28-57.14%
Other crime315.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons215.96-33.33%
Theft from the person210.64-66.67%
Burglary210.64-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911143.627.06%
Shoplifting25484.04-16.67%
Public order22132.98-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson11117.02-15.38%
Other theft1158.51-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour1058.51-37.50%
Drugs953.19-35.71%
Bicycle theft747.8740.00%
Theft from the person637.23500.00%
Other crime631.91-14.29%
Burglary531.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime526.60-37.50%
Robbery426.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons321.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences851292.556.25%
Shoplifting30452.13-9.09%
Public order25159.574.17%
Other theft17132.9830.77%
Anti-social behaviour1690.43-20.00%
Drugs1485.117.69%
Criminal damage and arson1374.47-27.78%
Robbery1069.1525.00%
Vehicle crime853.19166.67%
Other crime742.55250.00%
Possession of weapons637.2350.00%
Burglary631.910.00%
Bicycle theft531.91-54.55%
Theft from the person126.60-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences801271.28-8.05%
Shoplifting33425.5332.00%
Public order24175.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20127.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson18106.3812.50%
Other theft1395.74-18.75%
Drugs1369.1562.50%
Bicycle theft1169.15120.00%
Robbery858.5160.00%
Burglary642.55100.00%
Theft from the person431.910.00%
Possession of weapons421.28100.00%
Vehicle crime321.280.00%
Other crime215.96-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences871111.700.00%
Shoplifting25462.770.00%
Public order20132.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson16106.380.00%
Other theft1685.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1585.110.00%
Drugs879.790.00%
Bicycle theft542.550.00%
Robbery526.600.00%
Theft from the person426.600.00%
Burglary321.280.00%
Other crime315.960.00%
Possession of weapons215.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1078 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024107
July 202498
June 202471
May 202490
April 202459
March 202472
February 202493
January 202476
December 202369
November 202391
October 202385
September 202380
August 202387

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202415
June 202419
May 202416
April 202432
March 202419
February 202423
January 202415
December 202318
November 202322
October 202325
September 202324
August 202320

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202438
June 202416
May 202426
April 202416
March 202418
February 202427
January 202417
December 202318
November 202325
October 202330
September 202333
August 202325

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202424
June 202420
May 202425
April 202413
March 202415
February 202419
January 202416
December 202312
November 202310
October 202316
September 202320
August 202315

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311
August 20235

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202419
December 202321
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313
August 202316

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202416
June 202415
May 202420
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 202422
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 202318
August 202316

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 202418
February 20248
January 202420
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 202313
August 20238

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS99 1AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Great Eastern Avenue
    Total60
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Drugs10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Coleman Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Deeping
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Essex Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Boston Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Warrior Square North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Maldon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Milton Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Farringdon Service Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gordon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prittlewell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Guildford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Baxter Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Harcourt Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Elmer Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Short Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Southend Victoria
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Princes Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. College Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sweyne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chelmsford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Carnarvon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1