Crime Rate in Prittlewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prittlewell

The total recorded crimes in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prittlewell crime rate of 2.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Prittlewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Jones Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Prittlewell has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prittlewell)CrimesRank (Prittlewell)CrimesRank (Prittlewell)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
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

Prittlewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 202421
September 202410
August 202424
July 202411
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202542
March 202550
February 202543
January 202553
December 202440
November 202430
October 202452
September 202431
August 202458
July 202437
June 202496
May 202450

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Prittlewell in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Jones Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Thear Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Burr Hill Chase (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Earls Hall Parade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Shakespeare Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Priory Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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