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 Vehicle crime 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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 626 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 132 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (679 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (723 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (685 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (134 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (771 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (193 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202545
May 202532
April 202539
March 202545
February 202541
January 202532
December 202448
November 202451
October 202439
September 202441
August 202442

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 267 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202524
April 202524
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202439
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 1880 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.67 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
December 202496
November 2024147
October 2024144
September 202492
August 2024192

A total of 246 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 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
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202412
August 202425

A total of 1247 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.92 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
December 2024114
November 202498
October 202473
September 202490
August 202484

A total of 1260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025112
May 202583
April 2025114
March 202596
February 202590
January 202591
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 202498
September 202477
August 2024119

A total of 1948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.33 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
December 2024132
November 2024127
October 2024171
September 2024131
August 2024169

A total of 1117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202597
May 202565
April 202599
March 202596
February 202564
January 202586
December 202497
November 202479
October 202478
September 2024118
August 2024144

A total of 1586 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025142
May 2025143
April 2025146
March 2025146
February 2025126
January 2025139
December 2024102
November 202496
October 2024148
September 2024121
August 2024144

A total of 8876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 739.67 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
December 2024626
November 2024679
October 2024723
September 2024685
August 2024771

A total of 228 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 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
December 202413
November 202422
October 202427
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 574 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 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
December 202446
November 202434
October 202460
September 202446
August 202442

A total of 1633 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025131
May 2025145
April 2025148
March 2025108
February 2025113
January 2025146
December 2024123
November 2024126
October 2024127
September 2024134
August 2024193

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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