Crime Rate in Westborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westborough

The total recorded crimes in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westborough crime rate of 0.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Westborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Wenham Drive with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Westborough has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.64 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)
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
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

Westborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202523
February 202524
January 202532
December 202423
November 202433
October 202434
September 202417
August 202417
July 202430
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
June 20242

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

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westborough in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wenham Drive (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westminster Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Southview Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Silverdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
7. Ronald Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. St Georges Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Brookside Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hainault Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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