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 May 2025 are around 1,799 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southend-on-Sea crime rate of 9.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (800) incidents (4.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (168) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (159) incidents (-17.19% decrease)
Southend-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 132
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 69
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25

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 (445 crimes), and the safest, Thorpe (26 crimes), is 419 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Southend-on-Sea.

Similarly, the area of Victoria (445 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thorpe Bay (26 crimes), with a difference of 419 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Southend-on-Sea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Victoria445
Milton271
Kursaal232
Chalkwell139
Prittlewell97

Safest Wards:

West Shoebury41
West Leigh32
Eastwood Park31
Belfairs28
Thorpe26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Victoria445
Southend Central271
Kursaal232
Chalkwell139
Prittlewell97

Safest Areas:

West Shoebury41
West Leigh32
Eastwood Park31
Belfairs28
Thorpe Bay26

Southend-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 760 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202530
March 202512
February 202518
January 20256
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202412
August 202425
July 202417

A total of 1715 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 155.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025182
March 2025185
February 2025117
January 2025145
December 2024132
November 2024127
October 2024171
September 2024131
August 2024169
July 2024188

A total of 1068 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202593
March 2025110
February 2025126
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 202498
October 202473
September 202490
August 202484
July 202466

A total of 1115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 2025114
March 202596
February 202590
January 202591
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 202498
September 202477
August 2024119
July 2024101

A total of 499 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202539
March 202533
February 202576
January 202539
December 202446
November 202434
October 202460
September 202446
August 202442
July 202443

A total of 1504 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025148
March 2025108
February 2025113
January 2025146
December 2024123
November 2024126
October 2024127
September 2024134
August 2024193
July 2024141

A total of 1567 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 142.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025159
April 2025192
March 2025152
February 202596
January 2025101
December 202496
November 2024147
October 2024144
September 202492
August 2024192
July 2024196

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 442 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202539
March 202545
February 202541
January 202532
December 202448
November 202451
October 202439
September 202441
August 202442
July 202432

A total of 227 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202439
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414
July 202418

A total of 1012 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202599
March 202596
February 202564
January 202586
December 202497
November 202479
October 202478
September 2024118
August 2024144
July 202486

A total of 1471 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 133.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025146
March 2025146
February 2025126
January 2025139
December 2024102
November 202496
October 2024148
September 2024121
August 2024144
July 2024160

A total of 218 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202516
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202422
October 202427
September 202417
August 202415
July 202433

A total of 7922 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 720.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 800 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025800
April 2025762
March 2025739
February 2025660
January 2025717
December 2024626
November 2024679
October 2024723
September 2024685
August 2024771
July 2024760

High Crime Locations Southend-on-Sea in May 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total132
Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order15
Drugs15
Possession of weapons3
Other crime3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting69
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences25
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. York Road (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3

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