Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea, UK in March 2025 are around 426 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 1.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (0.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 135
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 54
  • Deeping with total crimes: 27

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Victoria has recorded 426 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Southend-on-Sea)
Milton237 23,713 23,932 1
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
Thorpe29 16463 14507 14
West Leigh21 17463 15447 16
Eastwood Park34 15433 17444 17

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (63 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2087 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025182
February 2025181
January 2025186
December 2024158
November 2024149
October 2024149
September 2024135
August 2024203
July 2024168
June 2024268
May 2024161
April 2024147

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202534
January 202529
December 202434
November 202420
October 202444
September 202415
August 202428
July 202442
June 202432
May 202442
April 202425

A total of 494 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202543
January 202542
December 202427
November 202428
October 202447
September 202428
August 202439
July 202443
June 202488
May 202443
April 202421

A total of 627 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202549
January 202571
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202447
August 202464
July 202438
June 202490
May 202435
April 202463

A total of 113 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202531
January 202520
December 202417
November 202430
October 202430
September 202425
August 202445
July 202476
June 202488
May 202447
April 202437

A total of 434 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202520
January 202526
December 202439
November 202432
October 202426
September 202463
August 202444
July 202429
June 202468
May 202414
April 202431

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 202415
August 202411
July 20245
June 202424
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 202415
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243
April 202413

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

High Crime Locations Victoria in March 2025

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

1. Great Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total135
Violence and sexual offences60
Drugs33
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Other theft6
Bicycle theft3
Possession of weapons3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Deeping (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
6. Boston Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Prittlewell Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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