Crime Rate in Southchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southchurch

The total recorded crimes in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southchurch crime rate of 3.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Southchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittingham Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Sherwood Way with total crimes: 8
  • Rebels Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Southchurch has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southchurch)CrimesRank (Southchurch)CrimesRank (Southchurch)
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
Shoeburyness119 6977 71,054 6
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

Southchurch 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 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202541
May 202532
April 202540
March 202526
February 202535
January 202539
December 202426
November 202432
October 202428
September 202439
August 202433

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 202513
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Whittingham Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sherwood Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
3. Rebels Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Canterbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fernbrook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lloyd Wise Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Locksley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hamstel Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Poynings Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newington Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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