Crime Rates at Maplin Way North, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3NY

Maplin Way North area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Maplin Way North (SS1 3NY) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% lower than the Southchurch average (75.7 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maplin Way North (SS1 3NY), the main crime hotspot is near Goldmer Close. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 48 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.