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 March 2025 are around 1,768 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southend-on-Sea crime rate of 9.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (739) incidents (11.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (185) incidents (58.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (152) incidents (58.33% increase)
Southend-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 135
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 65
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 51

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 (426 crimes), and the safest, West Leigh (21 crimes), is 405 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Southend-on-Sea.

Similarly, the area of Victoria (426 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Leigh (21 crimes), with a difference of 405 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Southend-on-Sea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Victoria426
Milton237
Kursaal212
Chalkwell138
Prittlewell121

Safest Wards:

Belfairs52
Leigh49
Eastwood Park34
Thorpe29
West Leigh21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Victoria426
Southend Central237
Kursaal212
Chalkwell138
Prittlewell121

Safest Areas:

Belfairs52
Leigh49
Eastwood Park34
Thorpe Bay29
West Leigh21

Southend-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 7712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 771.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025739
February 2025660
January 2025717
December 2024626
November 2024679
October 2024723
September 2024685
August 2024771
July 2024760
June 20241352

A total of 1112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202590
January 202591
December 2024110
November 2024136
October 202498
September 202477
August 2024119
July 2024101
June 2024194

A total of 207 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202439
October 202427
September 202419
August 202414
July 202418
June 202428

A total of 1487 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 148.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 2025113
January 2025146
December 2024123
November 2024126
October 2024127
September 2024134
August 2024193
July 2024141
June 2024276

A total of 196 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202422
October 202427
September 202417
August 202415
July 202433
June 202424

A total of 1458 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 145.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025152
February 202596
January 2025101
December 202496
November 2024147
October 2024144
September 202492
August 2024192
July 2024196
June 2024242

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202417
July 202421
June 202422

A total of 1038 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 103.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025110
February 2025126
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 202498
October 202473
September 202490
August 202484
July 202466
June 2024148

A total of 1639 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 163.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025185
February 2025117
January 2025145
December 2024132
November 2024127
October 2024171
September 2024131
August 2024169
July 2024188
June 2024274

A total of 183 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202518
January 20256
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202412
August 202425
July 202417
June 202440

A total of 523 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202576
January 202539
December 202446
November 202434
October 202460
September 202446
August 202442
July 202443
June 2024104

A total of 1474 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 147.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025146
February 2025126
January 2025139
December 2024102
November 202496
October 2024148
September 2024121
August 2024144
July 2024160
June 2024292

A total of 1040 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202564
January 202586
December 202497
November 202479
October 202478
September 2024118
August 2024144
July 202486
June 2024192

A total of 435 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202541
January 202532
December 202448
November 202451
October 202439
September 202441
August 202442
July 202432
June 202464

High Crime Locations Southend-on-Sea in March 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total135
Violence and sexual offences60
Drugs33
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft6
Possession of weapons3
Bicycle theft3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total65
Shoplifting58
Public order4
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3
4. Deeping (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1
Other crime1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3

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