Crime Rate in Southchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southchurch

The total recorded crimes in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southchurch crime rate of 3.15 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 Southchurch, encompassing approximately 21,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Southchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernbrook Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Southchurch Rectory Chase with total crimes: 5
  • Crossfield Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southchurch?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Southchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 795 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Southchurch had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 986 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southchurch witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southchurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southchurch has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Southchurch crimes were 795. The crime rate of Southchurch in 2024 was 36.78 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southchurch were around 986 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.62 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southchurch)CrimesRank (Southchurch)CrimesRank (Southchurch)
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
Shoeburyness93 6977 71,054 6
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

Southchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 35 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202513
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202540
March 202526
February 202535
January 202539
December 202426
November 202432
October 202428
September 202439
August 202433
July 202432

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Southchurch in May 2025

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

1. Fernbrook Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Southchurch Rectory Chase (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Crossfield Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Newington Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chaingate Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Whittingham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Archer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Locksley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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