Crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
1,391 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (440), violence and sexual offences (414) and anti-social behaviour (120) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 575th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,391 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,160 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,689 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,059). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,391 | 136.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,401 | 137.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,059 | 104.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,175 | 115.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,196 | 117.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,510 | 148.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,689 | 166.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,437 | 141.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,325 | 130.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded notably more shoplifting (5.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (23% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 36 and anti-social behaviour rose from 95 to 120, while vehicle crime fell from 109 to 69 and burglary fell from 37 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 440 | 43.3 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 40.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +64% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea; the highest is Milton, Southend-on-Sea (295.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Belfairs (46.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -59% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +116% |
| Leigh | 669 | 66.3 | -52% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | -20% |
| Blenheim Park | 734 | 65.2 | -52% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +88% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | -49% |
| Belfairs | 428 | 46.1 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (427).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 427 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Crowstone Close | 86 |
| On or near Ailsa Road | 61 |
| On or near Meteor Road | 54 |
| On or near Crowstone Road | 35 |
| On or near Finchley Road | 35 |
| On or near Alleyn Place | 34 |
| On or near Leigh Road | 34 |
| On or near Palmerston Road | 33 |
Of the 1,271 crimes in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 17% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 445 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 213 | 16.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 10,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea recorded 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 575th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (414).
Is crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,391 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?
About 10,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?
Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea 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.