Crime Rate in Thorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe crime rate of 2.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Thorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • B1016 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 areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • 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 areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • 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 July 2025 the Thorpe has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe)CrimesRank (Thorpe)CrimesRank (Thorpe)
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
Southchurch74 9795 9986 8
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
Belfairs38 16451 16491 15
West Leigh26 17463 15447 16

Thorpe 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 20258
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202423
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
August 20245

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Thorpe in July 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
3. B1016 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Thurlow Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Fermoy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Plas Newydd Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Chester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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