Crime in Eastwood Park: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Eastwood Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Eastwood Park
- Questions about crime in Eastwood Park
- About this data
398 crimes were recorded in Eastwood Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastwood Park has the 3,410th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastwood Park | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 398 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,726 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastwood Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (709 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (398). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 398 | 40.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 420 | 43.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 422 | 43.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 466 | 47.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 512 | 52.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 709 | 72.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 615 | 63.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 538 | 55.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastwood 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. The largest increases were in public order (+31%) and other theft (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-53%) and burglary (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +8% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -6% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -48% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastwood Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastwood Park recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastwood Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastwood Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastwood Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastwood Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastwood Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastwood Park recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastwood Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastwood Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastwood Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastwood Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastwood Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastwood Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastwood Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastwood Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastwood Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastwood Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastwood Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastwood Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eastwood Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastwood 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 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastwood Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastwood 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 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastwood Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastwood 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 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastwood Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastwood 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastwood Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastwood Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastwood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs | 416 | 44.8 | +9% |
| Blenheim Park | 715 | 63.5 | +55% |
| West Leigh | 313 | 32.9 | -20% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | +63% |
| Leigh | 643 | 63.7 | +56% |
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | +177% |
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | +30% |
| Chalkwell | 1,420 | 139.8 | +242% |
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 Eastwood Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Mansel Close | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Brooklands Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Bosworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Boleyn Close | 11 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 11 |
| On or near Rutherford Close | 10 |
| On or near Lambeth Road | 8 |
| On or near Langley Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastwood 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 | 156 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Eastwood Park has an estimated population of 9,726. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastwood Park sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastwood Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Eastwood Park a safe place to live?
Eastwood Park recorded 40.9 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 Eastwood Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Eastwood Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastwood Park was down 5% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 420 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastwood Park?
Eastwood 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 Eastwood Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.