Crime Rate in West Shoebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Shoebury

The total recorded crimes in West Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Shoebury crime rate of 1.35 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 Shoebury, encompassing approximately 30,418 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
West Shoebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Antrim Road with total crimes: 5
  • West Road with total crimes: 4
  • Goldmer Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Shoebury?

To understand the safety of West Shoebury, we need to analyze West Shoebury 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 Shoebury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 654 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Shoebury recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, West Shoebury had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 702 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Shoebury recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Shoebury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Shoebury has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total West Shoebury crimes were 654. The crime rate of West Shoebury in 2024 was 21.50 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Shoebury were around 702 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.08 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Shoebury)CrimesRank (West Shoebury)CrimesRank (West Shoebury)
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
Thorpe26 17463 14507 14
West Leigh32 14463 15447 16
Belfairs28 16451 16491 15
Eastwood Park31 15433 17444 17

West Shoebury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle 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 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202533
February 202518
January 202519
December 202416
November 202432
October 202426
September 202430
August 202429
July 202425
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Shoebury in May 2025

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

1. Antrim Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. West Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Goldmer Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Bunters Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wicklow Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Maya Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bridge Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stour Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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