Crime Rate in Prittlewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prittlewell

The total recorded crimes in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prittlewell crime rate of 4.28 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 Prittlewell, encompassing approximately 35,011 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Prittlewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 52
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Earls Hall Parade with total crimes: 10

How safe is Prittlewell?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Prittlewell reported a higher crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1,356 crimes compared to 1,306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prittlewell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Prittlewell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,239. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prittlewell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prittlewell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Prittlewell has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Prittlewell crimes were 1,356. The crime rate of Prittlewell in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prittlewell were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.30 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prittlewell)CrimesRank (Prittlewell)CrimesRank (Prittlewell)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria463 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal267 32,648 32,577 3
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

Prittlewell 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 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202545
May 202548
April 202542
March 202550
February 202543
January 202553
December 202440
November 202430
October 202452
September 202431
August 202458

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202544
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 202421
September 202410
August 202424

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Prittlewell in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total52
Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Earls Hall Parade (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thear Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Burr Hill Chase (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Roots Hall Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Gainsborough Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shakespeare Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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