Crime Rate in Shoeburyness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shoeburyness

The total recorded crimes in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shoeburyness 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 Shoeburyness, encompassing approximately 28,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Shoeburyness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carmania Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Magazine Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shoeburyness has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)
Milton237 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria426 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal212 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell121 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell138 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's82 61,065 51,019 7
Southchurch62 8795 9986 8
St Laurence58 10876 8854 9
West Shoebury58 9654 11702 11
Westborough53 12637 12708 10
Blenheim Park56 11665 10699 12
Leigh49 14614 13612 13
Belfairs52 13451 16491 15
Thorpe29 16463 14507 14
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Shoeburyness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202526
January 202539
December 202431
November 202437
October 202440
September 202437
August 202432
July 202441
June 202472
May 202453
April 202424

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20243
April 202413

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Carmania Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Magazine Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ashanti Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Goslings (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Woodlands (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gunners Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hinguar Place (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Rosewood Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Barge Pier Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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