Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 355 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 2.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (64.52% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • High Street with total crimes: 26

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 July 2025 the Milton has recorded 355 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)
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
Leigh57 12614 13612 13
Eastwood Park55 13433 17444 17
Thorpe50 14463 14507 14
Belfairs38 16451 16491 15
West Leigh26 17463 15447 16

Milton 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 128 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202527
May 202535
April 202530
March 202523
February 202515
January 202529
December 202425
November 202426
October 202439
September 202428
August 202427

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202531
May 202524
April 202532
March 202521
February 202521
January 202532
December 202437
November 202432
October 202447
September 202424
August 202445

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202518
May 202526
April 202532
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202426
November 202418
October 202413
September 202418
August 202438

A total of 1315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025100
May 2025106
April 2025118
March 2025108
February 202598
January 2025111
December 202482
November 2024111
October 2024109
September 2024119
August 2024125

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202520
April 202517
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202417
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202415
August 202445

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 202511
March 20253
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202511
April 202522
March 202519
February 202513
January 202514
December 202419
November 202414
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202512
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations Milton in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Weston Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chichester Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Hamlet Court Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
9. Chancellor Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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