Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 1.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 26
  • Weston Road with total crimes: 15
  • High Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Milton has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)
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
Leigh49 14614 13612 13
Belfairs52 13451 16491 15
Thorpe29 16463 14507 14
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (204 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202415
August 202445
July 202424
June 202458
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 1400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 202598
January 2025111
December 202482
November 2024111
October 2024109
September 2024119
August 2024125
July 2024127
June 2024204
May 2024116
April 202490

A total of 230 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202417
September 20247
August 202418
July 202426
June 202440
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202514
December 202419
November 202414
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416
July 202425
June 202434
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202426
November 202418
October 202413
September 202418
August 202438
July 202428
June 202438
May 202426
April 202421

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202515
January 202529
December 202425
November 202426
October 202439
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433
June 202458
May 202445
April 202425

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202432
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202521
January 202532
December 202437
November 202432
October 202447
September 202424
August 202445
July 202448
June 202450
May 202439
April 202435

High Crime Locations Milton in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Weston Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. High Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Heygate Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Hamlet Court Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Portland Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Chichester Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Ditton Court Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1

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