Crime Rate in Kursaal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kursaal

The total recorded crimes in Kursaal, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kursaal crime rate of 4.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (28.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Kursaal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Southend Road with total crimes: 15
  • Southchurch Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kursaal has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)
Milton237 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria426 15,356 13,559 2
Prittlewell121 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell138 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's82 61,065 51,019 7
Shoeburyness80 7977 71,054 6
Southchurch62 8795 9986 8
St Laurence58 10876 8854 9
West Shoebury58 9654 11702 11
Westborough53 12637 12708 10
Blenheim Park56 11665 10699 12
Leigh49 14614 13612 13
Belfairs52 13451 16491 15
Thorpe29 16463 14507 14
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Kursaal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 1186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 202578
January 202598
December 202477
November 202488
October 2024109
September 202487
August 202486
July 2024104
June 2024184
May 202494
April 202481

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202518
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202414
August 202425
July 202413
June 202428
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202415
October 20242
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 202428
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202528
December 202416
November 202427
October 202418
September 202430
August 202431
July 202426
June 202440
May 202422
April 202419

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kursaal in March 2025

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

1. Old Southend Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Southchurch Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. York Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Honiton Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Stanley Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Beresford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Marine Parade (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glen Mews (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1

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