17 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Southend-on-Sea
Compare crime rates across all 17 wards in Southend-on-Sea. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Victoria | 206.5 | 328 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Kursaal | 205.4 | 230 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Milton | 182.3 | 291 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Chalkwell | 134.6 | 145 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Prittlewell | 82.8 | 107 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Southchurch | 81.6 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 7 | St. Luke's | 78.7 | 104 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Shoeburyness | 78.6 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 9 | West Shoebury | 68.3 | 68 | chevron_right |
| 10 | St Laurence | 60.6 | 69 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Leigh | 57.3 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Blenheim Park | 56.4 | 56 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Westborough | 49.5 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Thorpe | 46.3 | 56 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Eastwood Park | 40.1 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Belfairs | 35.8 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 17 | West Leigh | 32.2 | 25 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Southend-on-Sea has the highest crime rate?
Victoria has the highest crime rate in Southend-on-Sea, with 206.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Southend-on-Sea?
West Leigh has the lowest crime rate among Southend-on-Sea's wards, with 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Southend-on-Sea have?
Southend-on-Sea has 17 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.