Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 445 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (9.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 132
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • Deeping with total crimes: 20

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 May 2025 the Victoria has recorded 445 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell97 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell139 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's72 71,065 51,019 7
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

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 168 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (161 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 652 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202549
March 202531
February 202549
January 202571
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202447
August 202464
July 202438
June 202490
May 202435

A total of 2352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 180.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025215
April 2025197
March 2025182
February 2025181
January 2025186
December 2024158
November 2024149
October 2024149
September 2024135
August 2024203
July 2024168
June 2024268
May 2024161

A total of 577 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202555
March 202545
February 202543
January 202542
December 202427
November 202428
October 202447
September 202428
August 202439
July 202443
June 202488
May 202443

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202554
February 202534
January 202529
December 202434
November 202420
October 202444
September 202415
August 202428
July 202442
June 202432
May 202442

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 202415
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 202418
November 202419
October 20249
September 202416
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202419
November 202432
October 202420
September 202412
August 202428
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202543
March 202528
February 202531
January 202520
December 202417
November 202430
October 202430
September 202425
August 202445
July 202476
June 202488
May 202447

A total of 472 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202547
March 202542
February 202520
January 202526
December 202439
November 202432
October 202426
September 202463
August 202444
July 202429
June 202468
May 202414

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20258
February 202514
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 202415
August 202411
July 20245
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248

High Crime Locations Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total132
Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs15
Public order15
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Deeping (Map)
Total20
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Carnarvon Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Coleman Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3

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