Crime Rate in West Leigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Leigh

The total recorded crimes in West Leigh, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Leigh crime rate of 1.38 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 West Leigh, encompassing approximately 23,218 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Leigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Eaton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westcliff Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Leigh?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, West Leigh 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, West Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, West Leigh had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 447 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Leigh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Leigh has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total West Leigh crimes were 463. The crime rate of West Leigh in 2024 was 19.94 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Leigh were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.25 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Leigh)CrimesRank (West Leigh)CrimesRank (West Leigh)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
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
Belfairs28 16451 16491 15
Eastwood Park31 15433 17444 17

West Leigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 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 (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414
July 202411
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations West Leigh in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Eaton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Westcliff Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Theobalds Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thames Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Stirling Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Percy Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lapwater Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Westleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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