Crime in Blenheim Park: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Blenheim Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blenheim Park
- Questions about crime in Blenheim Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (323), anti-social behaviour (88), burglary (61) and vehicle crime (61) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,422nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blenheim Park | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 734 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,260 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blenheim Park peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,206 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (608). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 734 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 608 | 54.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 648 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 668 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 879 | 78.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,055 | 93.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,206 | 107.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,037 | 92.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 991 | 88.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blenheim Park recorded notably more burglary (52% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and other theft (49% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 37 to 88 and burglary rose from 37 to 61, while vehicle crime fell from 93 to 61 and other theft fell from 44 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 28.7 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +138% |
| Burglary | 61 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +57% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blenheim Park; the highest is Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea (136.9 per 1,000) and the lowest West Leigh (34.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blenheim Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh | 669 | 66.3 | +2% |
| Belfairs | 428 | 46.1 | -29% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -13% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | +68% |
| Chalkwell | 1,391 | 136.9 | +110% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | +8% |
| Eastwood Park | 404 | 41.5 | -36% |
| West Leigh | 325 | 34.2 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Blenheim Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broomfield Avenue” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broomfield Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Elms Court | 36 |
| On or near Norfolk Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Darlinghurst Grove | 28 |
| On or near Clova Road | 27 |
| On or near Danbury Close | 25 |
| On or near Middlesex Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Southbourne Grove | 23 |
| On or near Wellington Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Martock Avenue | 19 |
Of the 646 crimes in Blenheim Park with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Blenheim Park has an estimated population of 11,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (15%, against 20%), fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blenheim Park average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blenheim Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blenheim Park a safe place to live?
Blenheim Park recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,422nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Blenheim Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Blenheim Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blenheim Park was up 21% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blenheim Park?
About 11,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blenheim Park?
Blenheim Park is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.