Crime in Blenheim Park: statistics, rates and trends
715 crimes were recorded in Blenheim Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blenheim Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Blenheim Park
- Types of crime in Blenheim Park
- Blenheim Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blenheim Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blenheim Park
- Population and deprivation in Blenheim Park
- Questions about crime in Blenheim Park
- About this data
715 crimes were recorded in Blenheim Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 318 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blenheim Park has the 2,477th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blenheim Park | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 715 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.5 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,260 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blenheim Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (621). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 715 | 63.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 621 | 55.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 645 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 704 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 858 | 76.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,102 | 97.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,177 | 104.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,032 | 91.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 983 | 87.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blenheim Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+108%) and burglary (+50%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 28.2 | 0.82 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 7.2 | 0.47 | +108% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -34% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.3 | 1.51 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +24% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -3% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.8 | 0.84 | +48% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 0.08 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blenheim Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blenheim Park recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blenheim Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blenheim Park recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blenheim Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blenheim Park recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blenheim Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blenheim Park recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blenheim Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blenheim Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blenheim Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blenheim Park recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blenheim Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blenheim Park recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blenheim Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blenheim Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blenheim Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blenheim Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blenheim Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blenheim Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blenheim Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blenheim Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blenheim Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blenheim Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blenheim Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blenheim Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blenheim Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blenheim Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blenheim Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blenheim Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blenheim Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh | 643 | 63.7 | +0% |
| Belfairs | 416 | 44.8 | -30% |
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -16% |
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | +79% |
| Chalkwell | 1,420 | 139.8 | +120% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | +5% |
| Eastwood Park | 398 | 40.9 | -36% |
| West Leigh | 313 | 32.9 | -48% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blenheim Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norfolk Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Elms Court | 34 |
| On or near Broomfield Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Middlesex Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Darlinghurst Grove | 26 |
| On or near Clova Road | 25 |
| On or near Wellington Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Southbourne Grove | 23 |
| On or near Danbury Close | 22 |
| On or near Hurst Way | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blenheim Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 7.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Blenheim Park has an estimated population of 11,260. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blenheim Park sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blenheim Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Blenheim Park a safe place to live?
Blenheim Park recorded 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blenheim Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Blenheim Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blenheim Park was up 15% on the year before: 715 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 621 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blenheim Park?
Blenheim Park is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blenheim Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.