Crime Rate in Chalkwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chalkwell

The total recorded crimes in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalkwell crime rate of 2.79 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 Chalkwell, encompassing approximately 49,766 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Chalkwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 72
  • Shoe Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Alleyn Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Chalkwell?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Chalkwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1038 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chalkwell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Chalkwell had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1,163 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chalkwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chalkwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chalkwell has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Chalkwell crimes were 1,038. The crime rate of Chalkwell in 2024 was 20.86 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chalkwell were around 1,163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.37 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chalkwell)CrimesRank (Chalkwell)CrimesRank (Chalkwell)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell97 51,356 41,306 4
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
Belfairs28 16451 16491 15
Eastwood Park31 15433 17444 17

Chalkwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (64 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 321 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202584
March 202564
February 202523
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 202413
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202535
March 202524
February 202531
January 202523
December 202427
November 202426
October 202424
September 202443
August 202432
July 202431
June 202458
May 202421

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202513
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chalkwell in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total72
Shoplifting69
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Alleyn Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cliff Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Whitefriars Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
8. Crowstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. London Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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