Crime Rate in Chalkwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chalkwell

The total recorded crimes in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chalkwell crime rate of 3.40 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (74) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Chalkwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 71
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Crowstone Close with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Chalkwell has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chalkwell)CrimesRank (Chalkwell)CrimesRank (Chalkwell)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria463 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal267 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell150 51,356 41,306 4
St. Luke's100 71,065 51,019 7
Shoeburyness119 6977 71,054 6
Southchurch74 9795 9986 8
St Laurence67 10876 8854 9
Westborough76 8637 12708 10
Blenheim Park46 15665 10699 12
West Shoebury59 11654 11702 11
Leigh57 12614 13612 13
Eastwood Park55 13433 17444 17
Thorpe50 14463 14507 14
Belfairs38 16451 16491 15
West Leigh26 17463 15447 16

Chalkwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (76 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202541
May 202529
April 202535
March 202524
February 202531
January 202523
December 202427
November 202426
October 202424
September 202443
August 202432

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202521
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202576
May 202572
April 202584
March 202564
February 202523
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20253
April 20251
March 202513
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252

High Crime Locations Chalkwell in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total71
Shoplifting69
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Crowstone Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Leigh Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Britannia Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Meteor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Whitefriars Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Crowstone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Cranley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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