Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 271 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 1.98 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 Milton, encompassing approximately 136,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Weston Road with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Milton?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Milton reported a higher crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 3,713 crimes compared to 1,306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Milton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 3,932 crimes compared to 1,239. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milton has recorded 271 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Milton crimes were 3,713. The crime rate of Milton in 2024 was 27.17 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton were around 3,932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.78 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)
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 Park31 15433 17444 17

Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (118 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (108 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202415
August 202445
July 202424

A total of 1214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 2025118
March 2025108
February 202598
January 2025111
December 202482
November 2024111
October 2024109
September 2024119
August 2024125
July 2024127

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202532
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202426
November 202418
October 202413
September 202418
August 202438
July 202428

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202530
March 202523
February 202515
January 202529
December 202425
November 202426
October 202439
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202417
September 20247
August 202418
July 202426

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202522
March 202519
February 202513
January 202514
December 202419
November 202414
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416
July 202425

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20253
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 202412

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 202411

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 363 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202532
March 202521
February 202521
January 202532
December 202437
November 202432
October 202447
September 202424
August 202445
July 202448

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246

High Crime Locations Milton in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Weston Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. High Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Chichester Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Hamlet Court Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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