Crime Rate in Shoeburyness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shoeburyness

The total recorded crimes in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shoeburyness crime rate of 3.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Shoeburyness Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Goslings with total crimes: 9
  • Grove Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Ashanti Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Shoeburyness has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)CrimesRank (Shoeburyness)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell97 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell139 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's72 71,065 51,019 7
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

Shoeburyness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202533
February 202526
January 202539
December 202431
November 202437
October 202440
September 202437
August 202432
July 202441
June 202472
May 202453

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shoeburyness in May 2025

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

1. The Goslings (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Grove Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Ashanti Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caversham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rampart Terrace (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Hermes Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Woodlands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Jackdaw Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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