Crime in Prittlewell: statistics, rates and trends
1,274 crimes were recorded in Prittlewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Prittlewell at a glance
- Crime trends in Prittlewell
- Types of crime in Prittlewell
- Prittlewell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prittlewell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prittlewell
- Population and deprivation in Prittlewell
- Questions about crime in Prittlewell
- About this data
1,274 crimes were recorded in Prittlewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 494 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Prittlewell has the 940th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Prittlewell | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,274 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.4 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,231 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Prittlewell was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,558 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,226). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,274 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,345 | 119.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,226 | 109.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,420 | 126.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,558 | 138.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,470 | 130.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,298 | 115.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,461 | 130.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,314 | 117.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 165 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Prittlewell 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+43%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-27%) and other crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 44.0 | 1.28 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 21.0 | 2.54 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 7.1 | 1.05 | -11% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.6 | 1.34 | -21% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 1.08 | +43% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.3 | 1.01 | -12% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 1.73 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.47 | -11% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Prittlewell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prittlewell recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Prittlewell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prittlewell recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Prittlewell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prittlewell recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Prittlewell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prittlewell recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Prittlewell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prittlewell recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Prittlewell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prittlewell recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Prittlewell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prittlewell recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Prittlewell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prittlewell recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Prittlewell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Prittlewell recorded 37 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Prittlewell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prittlewell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Prittlewell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Prittlewell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Prittlewell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Prittlewell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Prittlewell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Prittlewell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Prittlewell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Prittlewell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 Prittlewell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Prittlewell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prittlewell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -53% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | -41% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +126% |
| Chalkwell | 1,420 | 139.8 | +23% |
| Blenheim Park | 715 | 63.5 | -44% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +156% |
| Leigh | 643 | 63.7 | -44% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | -19% |
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 Prittlewell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 263 |
| On or near Hospital | 190 |
| On or near Burr Hill Chase | 59 |
| On or near Earls Hall Parade | 50 |
| On or near Prince Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Jones Close | 34 |
| On or near West Road | 33 |
| On or near Thear Close | 30 |
| On or near Hill Road | 30 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prittlewell 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 | 432 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 29.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 5.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Prittlewell has an estimated population of 11,231. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prittlewell sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Prittlewell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Prittlewell a safe place to live?
Prittlewell recorded 113.4 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 Prittlewell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (236).
Is crime in Prittlewell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prittlewell was down 5% on the year before: 1,274 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Prittlewell?
Prittlewell 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 Prittlewell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.