Crime in Eastwood Park: statistics, rates and trends
404 crimes were recorded in Eastwood Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastwood Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastwood Park
- Types of crime in Eastwood Park
- Eastwood Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastwood Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastwood Park
- Demographics of Eastwood Park
- Questions about crime in Eastwood Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), public order (47) and anti-social behaviour (34) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,380th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eastwood Park | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 404 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,726 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Eastwood Park of any year here (404 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 404 | 41.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 411 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 414 | 42.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 494 | 50.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 701 | 72.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 621 | 63.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 589 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 556 | 57.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 47, while anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastwood 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 Eastwood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs | 428 | 46.1 | +11% |
| Blenheim Park | 734 | 65.2 | +57% |
| West Leigh | 325 | 34.2 | -18% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | +69% |
| Leigh | 669 | 66.3 | +60% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | +163% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | +36% |
| Chalkwell | 1,391 | 136.9 | +230% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Eastwood Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mansel Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mansel Close | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Brooklands Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Bosworth Road | 14 |
| On or near Boleyn Close | 11 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 11 |
| On or near Lambeth Road | 9 |
| On or near Langley Close | 9 |
| On or near Rutherford Close | 9 |
Of the 370 crimes in Eastwood Park with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Eastwood Park has an estimated population of 9,726 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastwood Park average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastwood Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastwood Park a safe place to live?
Eastwood Park recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,380th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eastwood Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Eastwood Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastwood Park was down 2% on the year before: 404 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 411 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastwood Park?
About 9,726 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastwood Park?
Eastwood 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.