Total Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elmsleigh Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park , and the 26th 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 Elmsleigh Drive (SS9 4JQ) in the last 12 months was 8.4 per 1,000 residents and was 85.6% lower than the Blenheim Park average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Elmsleigh Drive (SS9 4JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Shannon Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blenheim Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Flemming Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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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