Total Crime Rate
11.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marcus Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Thorpe , and the 36th 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 Marcus Avenue (SS1 3LE) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Thorpe average (46.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Marcus Avenue (SS1 3LE), the main crime hotspot is near Blyth Avenue. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Marcus Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Johnstone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fermoy Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Johnstone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fermoy Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blyth Avenue | Under investigation |
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