Total Crime Rate
36.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Second Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell , and the 170th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Second Avenue (SS0 8HX) in the last 12 months was 36.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.4% lower than the Chalkwell average (141.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Second Avenue (SS0 8HX), the main crime hotspot is near Whitefriars Crescent. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chalkwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chalkwell Esplanade | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Galton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Whitefriars Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chalkwell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Grosvenor Mews | Offender given a caution |
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