Crime Rate in Belfairs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belfairs

The total recorded crimes in Belfairs, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belfairs crime rate of 1.32 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 Belfairs, encompassing approximately 21,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Belfairs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wayletts with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Elmsleigh Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Belfairs?

To understand the safety of Belfairs, we need to analyze Belfairs crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Belfairs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 451 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belfairs recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Belfairs had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 491 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belfairs recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southend-on-Sea, Belfairs has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Belfairs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belfairs has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Belfairs crimes were 451. The crime rate of Belfairs in 2024 was 21.21 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belfairs were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.09 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belfairs)CrimesRank (Belfairs)CrimesRank (Belfairs)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell97 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell139 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's72 71,065 51,019 7
Shoeburyness93 6977 71,054 6
Southchurch68 8795 9986 8
St Laurence54 11876 8854 9
Leigh61 9614 13612 13
Westborough60 10637 12708 10
Blenheim Park49 12665 10699 12
West Shoebury41 13654 11702 11
Thorpe26 17463 14507 14
West Leigh32 14463 15447 16
Eastwood Park31 15433 17444 17

Belfairs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202533
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 202410
September 202424
August 202411
July 202413
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Belfairs in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Belfairs postcode area is presented below.

1. Wayletts (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Elmsleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shirley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oakwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Larchwood Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hickling Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wood Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kenholme (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lodge Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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