Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blenheim Chase area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs , and the 78th 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 Blenheim Chase (SS9 3BQ) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blenheim Chase (SS9 3BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Flemming Avenue. Police recorded 15 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingswood Chase | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Flemming Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Danescroft Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flemming Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ellenbrook Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodleigh Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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