Crime Rate in St. Luke's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Luke's

The total recorded crimes in St. Luke's, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Luke's crime rate of 2.05 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 St. Luke's, encompassing approximately 35,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
St. Luke's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 6
  • Fossetts Way with total crimes: 5
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is St. Luke's?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, St. Luke's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1065 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Luke's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, St. Luke's had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St. Luke's witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St. Luke's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St. Luke's has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total St. Luke's crimes were 1,065. The crime rate of St. Luke's in 2024 was 30.25 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Luke's were around 1,019 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.94 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Luke's)CrimesRank (St. Luke's)CrimesRank (St. Luke's)
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
Shoeburyness93 6977 71,054 6
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

St. Luke's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202543
March 202530
February 202527
January 202527
December 202434
November 202422
October 202433
September 202430
August 202423
July 202434
June 202498
May 202434

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 202423
July 20247
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 202410
August 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 202418
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations St. Luke's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Luke's postcode area is presented below.

1. Stuart Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Fossetts Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
3. Sutton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Coopers Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sumpters Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Lornes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peartree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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