Crime Rate in Leigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leigh

The total recorded crimes in Leigh, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh crime rate of 1.06 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Marguerite Drive with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Leigh has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.06 ranking 14th 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.

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
Kursaal212 32,648 32,577 3
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
Belfairs52 13451 16491 15
Thorpe29 16463 14507 14
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Leigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202417
November 202422
October 202419
September 202415
August 202419
July 202422
June 202416
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

High Crime Locations Leigh in March 2025

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

1. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Marguerite Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Ashleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Laurel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rectory Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queen'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leigham Court Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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