Crime Rate in Southend-on-Sea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southend-on-Sea

The total recorded crimes in Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 2,171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southend-on-Sea crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southend-on-Sea, encompassing approximately 180,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (888) incidents (7.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (268) incidents (11.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (234) incidents (25.13% increase)
Southend-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 96
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 70
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 49

Southend-on-Sea Police Info:

Essex Police

Southend-on-Sea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Victoria (463 crimes), and the safest, West Leigh (26 crimes), is 437 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Southend-on-Sea.

Similarly, the area of Victoria (463 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Leigh (26 crimes), with a difference of 437 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Southend-on-Sea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Victoria463
Milton355
Kursaal267
Chalkwell169
Prittlewell150

Safest Wards:

Eastwood Park55
Thorpe50
Blenheim Park46
Belfairs38
West Leigh26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Victoria463
Southend Central355
Kursaal267
Chalkwell169
Prittlewell150

Safest Areas:

Eastwood Park55
Thorpe Bay50
Blenheim Park46
Belfairs38
West Leigh26

Southend-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 888 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 268 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (826 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (241 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (800 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (168 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (762 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (192 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (739 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (185 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 660 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (717 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 601 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 85.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202597
May 202565
April 202599
March 202596
February 202564
January 202586

A total of 156 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202538
May 202523
April 202530
March 202512
February 202518
January 20256

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202519
April 202527
March 202516
February 202515
January 202514

A total of 346 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202571
May 202541
April 202539
March 202533
February 202576
January 202539

A total of 930 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 132.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025131
May 2025145
April 2025148
March 2025108
February 2025113
January 2025146

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257

A total of 155 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202524
April 202524
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516

A total of 788 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 112.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 2025144
May 202585
April 202593
March 2025110
February 2025126
January 2025129

A total of 1209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 172.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025268
June 2025241
May 2025159
April 2025192
March 2025152
February 202596
January 2025101

A total of 975 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 139.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025142
May 2025143
April 2025146
March 2025146
February 2025126
January 2025139

A total of 5392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 770.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 888 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025888
June 2025826
May 2025800
April 2025762
March 2025739
February 2025660
January 2025717

A total of 720 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 102.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025112
May 202583
April 2025114
March 202596
February 202590
January 202591

A total of 1218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 174.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025234
June 2025187
May 2025168
April 2025182
March 2025185
February 2025117
January 2025145

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202545
May 202532
April 202539
March 202545
February 202541
January 202532

High Crime Locations Southend-on-Sea in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southend-on-Sea postcode area is presented below.

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total96
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order24
Drugs18
Criminal damage and arson15
Other crime6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting69
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
Bicycle theft3
5. Deeping (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Burglary1

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