Crime Rate in Thorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe crime rate of 1.18 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 Thorpe, encompassing approximately 24,540 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Thorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camper Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Greenways with total crimes: 3
  • Lifstan Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thorpe?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Thorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 463 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thorpe recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thorpe had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 507 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thorpe recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thorpe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thorpe has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Thorpe crimes were 463. The crime rate of Thorpe in 2024 was 31.46 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thorpe were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.42 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 14 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
Shoeburyness80 7977 71,054 6
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
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Thorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202423
September 202413
August 20248
July 202416
June 202424
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Thorpe in March 2025

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

1. Camper Mews (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Lifstan Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Thorpe Hall Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Walton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Capadocia Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shaftesbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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