Crime Rate in Eastwood Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastwood Park

The total recorded crimes in Eastwood Park, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastwood Park crime rate of 1.26 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 Eastwood Park, encompassing approximately 24,638 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Eastwood Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mansel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eastwood Park?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Eastwood Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 433 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eastwood Park recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Eastwood Park had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 444 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eastwood Park recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastwood Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastwood Park has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Eastwood Park crimes were 433. The crime rate of Eastwood Park in 2024 was 17.57 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastwood Park were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.02 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastwood Park)CrimesRank (Eastwood Park)CrimesRank (Eastwood Park)
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
Belfairs28 16451 16491 15

Eastwood Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202517
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 202411

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202512
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Eastwood Park in May 2025

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

1. Mansel Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wren Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wren Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brookfields Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chesterfield Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poppyfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Leighfields Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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