Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 463 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 1.34 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (181) incidents (-11.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 96
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48
  • Deeping with total crimes: 44

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 5,356 crimes compared to 1,306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Victoria experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 3,559 crimes compared to 1,239. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southend-on-Sea, Victoria has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 463 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 5,356. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 3,559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
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
Thorpe50 14463 14507 14
Belfairs38 16451 16491 15
West Leigh26 17463 15447 16

Victoria 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 181 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (204 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (215 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (197 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (182 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 181 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 158 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (149 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (135 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 485 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202542
May 202549
April 202555
March 202545
February 202543
January 202542
December 202427
November 202428
October 202447
September 202428
August 202439

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202558
May 202530
April 202543
March 202528
February 202531
January 202520
December 202417
November 202430
October 202430
September 202425
August 202445

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20253
April 202515
March 20258
February 202514
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 2140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025181
June 2025204
May 2025215
April 2025197
March 2025182
February 2025181
January 2025186
December 2024158
November 2024149
October 2024149
September 2024135
August 2024203

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202533
May 202532
April 202547
March 202554
February 202534
January 202529
December 202434
November 202420
October 202444
September 202415
August 202428

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202529
May 202522
April 202525
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202419
November 202432
October 202420
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 570 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202541
May 202539
April 202549
March 202531
February 202549
January 202571
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202447
August 202464

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 202511
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 202415
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 440 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202543
May 202522
April 202547
March 202542
February 202520
January 202526
December 202439
November 202432
October 202426
September 202463
August 202444

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 202418
November 202419
October 20249
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total96
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order24
Drugs18
Criminal damage and arson15
Other crime6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
3. Deeping (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
8. Glenhurst Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coleman Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Boston Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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