Crime Rate in Kursaal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kursaal

The total recorded crimes in Kursaal, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kursaal crime rate of 4.58 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 Kursaal, encompassing approximately 50,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (36.47% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
Kursaal Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 22
  • Old Southend Road with total crimes: 14
  • Southchurch Avenue with total crimes: 11

How safe is Kursaal?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Kursaal reported a higher crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 2,648 crimes compared to 1,306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kursaal witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Kursaal experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 2,577 crimes compared to 1,239. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kursaal witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southend-on-Sea, Kursaal has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kursaal Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kursaal has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Kursaal crimes were 2,648. The crime rate of Kursaal in 2024 was 52.31 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kursaal were around 2,577 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.91 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kursaal)CrimesRank (Kursaal)CrimesRank (Kursaal)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
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 Park31 15433 17444 17

Kursaal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (184 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202413
October 202412
September 202416
August 202424
July 202415
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202513
February 20258
January 202518
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202414
August 202425
July 202413
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202525
March 202519
February 202514
January 202528
December 202416
November 202427
October 202418
September 202430
August 202431
July 202426
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202516
February 202515
January 202524
December 20243
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415
August 202418
July 202413
June 202444
May 202412

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202519
December 202416
November 202411
October 202424
September 20249
August 202422
July 20244
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 1306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 202585
March 2025100
February 202578
January 202598
December 202477
November 202488
October 2024109
September 202487
August 202486
July 2024104
June 2024184
May 202494

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202415
October 20242
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kursaal in May 2025

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

1. York Road (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Old Southend Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Public order2
3. Southchurch Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Prospect Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Outing Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
6. Glen Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Robbery1
7. Beresford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Wesley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fairburn Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1

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