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

Overview of Crime in Southend-on-Sea

The total recorded crimes in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea in January 2025 are around 1,668 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southend-on-Sea crime rate of 9.23 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (717) incidents (14.54% increase)
  • Public order: (146) incidents (18.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (9.85% increase)
Southend-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 153
  • Chichester Road with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30

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 (420 crimes), and the safest, Thorpe (16 crimes), is 404 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Southend-on-Sea.

Similarly, the area of Victoria (420 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thorpe Bay (16 crimes), with a difference of 404 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Southend-on-Sea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Victoria420
Milton269
Kursaal232
Prittlewell107
Southchurch75

Safest Wards:

West Shoebury38
Belfairs38
Eastwood Park33
West Leigh31
Thorpe16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Victoria420
Southend Central269
Kursaal232
Prittlewell107
Southchurch75

Safest Areas:

Belfairs38
West Shoebury38
Eastwood Park33
West Leigh31
Thorpe Bay16

Southend-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1352 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1266 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025146
December 2024123
November 2024126
October 2024127
September 2024134
August 2024193
July 2024141
June 2024276

A total of 153 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202412
August 202425
July 202417
June 202440

A total of 349 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202448
November 202451
October 202439
September 202441
August 202442
July 202432
June 202464

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202417
July 202421
June 202422

A total of 414 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202446
November 202434
October 202460
September 202446
August 202442
July 202443
June 2024104

A total of 6313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 789.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1352 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025717
December 2024626
November 2024679
October 2024723
September 2024685
August 2024771
July 2024760
June 20241352

A total of 926 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 115.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202591
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 202498
September 202477
August 2024119
July 2024101
June 2024194

A total of 174 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202413
November 202439
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414
July 202418
June 202428

A total of 165 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202413
November 202422
October 202427
September 202417
August 202415
July 202433
June 202424

A total of 880 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 110.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202586
December 202497
November 202479
October 202478
September 2024118
August 2024144
July 202486
June 2024192

A total of 802 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 202498
October 202473
September 202490
August 202484
July 202466
June 2024148

A total of 1337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 167.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025145
December 2024132
November 2024127
October 2024171
September 2024131
August 2024169
July 2024188
June 2024274

A total of 1210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 151.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025101
December 202496
November 2024147
October 2024144
September 202492
August 2024192
July 2024196
June 2024242

A total of 1202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 150.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025139
December 2024102
November 202496
October 2024148
September 2024121
August 2024144
July 2024160
June 2024292

High Crime Locations Southend-on-Sea in January 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total153
Violence and sexual offences72
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Chichester Road (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime6
Public order3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime3
5. York Road (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3

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