Crime Rate in Leigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leigh

The total recorded crimes in Leigh, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh crime rate of 1.24 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 Leigh, encompassing approximately 46,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Leigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marguerite Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Laurel Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Leigh?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Leigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 614 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Leigh had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 612 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leigh has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Leigh crimes were 614. The crime rate of Leigh in 2024 was 13.33 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leigh were around 612 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.29 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leigh)CrimesRank (Leigh)CrimesRank (Leigh)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria463 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal267 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell150 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell169 41,038 61,163 5
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
Eastwood Park55 13433 17444 17
Thorpe50 14463 14507 14
Belfairs38 16451 16491 15
West Leigh26 17463 15447 16

Leigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202522
May 202530
April 202513
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202417
November 202422
October 202419
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

High Crime Locations Leigh in July 2025

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

1. Marguerite Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Laurel Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pall Mall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ashleigh Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Avenue Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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