Total Crime Rate
52.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bonchurch Avenue area has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs , and the 244th 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 Bonchurch Avenue (SS9 3AR) in the last 12 months was 52.3 per 1,000 residents and was 26.5% higher than the Belfairs average (41.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bonchurch Avenue (SS9 3AR), the main crime hotspot is near Belfairs Drive. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belfairs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodleigh Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingswood Chase | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Belfairs Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Clement'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flemming Avenue | Under investigation |
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