Crime Rate in Westborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westborough

The total recorded crimes in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westborough crime rate of 0.81 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 Westborough, encompassing approximately 94,388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Westborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramuz Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Fleetwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Westborough?

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

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, Westborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 637 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westborough recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, Westborough had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 708 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westborough recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westborough has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total Westborough crimes were 637. The crime rate of Westborough in 2024 was 7.44 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westborough were around 708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.50 (year) or 0.63 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)
Milton355 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria463 15,356 13,559 2
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
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

Westborough 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 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
August 20247

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202529
May 202533
April 202520
March 202523
February 202524
January 202532
December 202423
November 202433
October 202434
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20242

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Westborough in July 2025

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

1. Ramuz Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Fleetwood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westborough Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Westcliff Park Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tintern Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairmead Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hildaville Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Wenham Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Glenwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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