Total Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bohemia Chase area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs , and the 163rd 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 Bohemia Chase (SS9 4PW) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bohemia Chase (SS9 4PW), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Farm Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Moor Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodcutters Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bellhouse Lane | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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