Crime Rate in Shoeburyness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shoeburyness

The total recorded crimes in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shoeburyness crime rate of 4.12 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 Shoeburyness, encompassing approximately 28,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-16.98% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Shoeburyness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Court with total crimes: 12
  • Westgate with total crimes: 10
  • Grove Walk with total crimes: 7

How safe is Shoeburyness?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Shoeburyness demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 977 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shoeburyness witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Shoeburyness had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1,054 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shoeburyness witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southend-on-Sea, Shoeburyness has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shoeburyness Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shoeburyness has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Shoeburyness crimes were 977. The crime rate of Shoeburyness in 2024 was 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shoeburyness were around 1,054 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.50 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
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
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

Shoeburyness 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 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
August 20246

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202553
May 202535
April 202536
March 202533
February 202526
January 202539
December 202431
November 202437
October 202440
September 202437
August 202432

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202521
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shoeburyness in July 2025

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

1. Old School Court (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Westgate (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Grove Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Anson Chase (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Rampart Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. The Goslings (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Ashanti Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Fraser Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Centurion Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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