Crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
1,420 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- Population and deprivation in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
1,420 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 473 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea has the 535th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,420 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.8 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,160 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,649 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,065). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,420 | 139.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,350 | 132.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,065 | 104.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,213 | 119.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,268 | 124.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,486 | 146.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,649 | 162.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,437 | 141.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,284 | 126.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 166 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 473 | 46.6 | 5.62 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 41.6 | 1.22 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 11.1 | 0.73 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 8.1 | 1.19 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 6.9 | 1.40 | -37% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +12% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -12% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +31% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -24% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.6 | 1.62 | +129% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.5 | 1.79 | +0% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -57% |
Shoplifting in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -62% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +108% |
| Leigh | 643 | 63.7 | -54% |
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | -19% |
| Blenheim Park | 715 | 63.5 | -55% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +84% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | -52% |
| Belfairs | 416 | 44.8 | -68% |
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 Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 457 |
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Crowstone Close | 79 |
| On or near Ailsa Road | 65 |
| On or near Meteor Road | 55 |
| On or near Leigh Road | 37 |
| On or near Palmerston Road | 34 |
| On or near Alleyn Place | 34 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 32 |
| On or near Crowstone Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 455 | 32.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 24.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 219 | 15.4% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 8.0% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 6.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 6.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 10,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (423).
Is crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea was up 5% on the year before: 1,420 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,350 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea 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 Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.