Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashcombe Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs , and the 85th 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 Ashcombe Close (SS9 4SE) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.7% 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashcombe Close (SS9 4SE), the main crime hotspot is near Bradford Bury. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 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 | Belfairs Park Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ashcombe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Belfairs Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larchwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bolney Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bolney Drive | Under investigation |
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