Crime in Prittlewell: statistics, rates and trends
1,228 crimes were recorded in Prittlewell in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Prittlewell
- Questions about crime in Prittlewell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (485), shoplifting (196) and anti-social behaviour (89) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,025th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Prittlewell | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,228 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.3 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,231 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Prittlewell of any year here (1,228 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,228 | 109.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,377 | 122.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,256 | 111.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,357 | 120.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,614 | 143.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,460 | 130.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,302 | 115.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,463 | 130.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,310 | 116.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prittlewell recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (45% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 40, while shoplifting fell from 239 to 196 and public order fell from 93 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 43.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 196 | 17.5 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prittlewell; the highest is Milton, Southend-on-Sea (295.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Westborough, Southend-on-Sea (56.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prittlewell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -48% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | -36% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +135% |
| Chalkwell | 1,391 | 136.9 | +25% |
| Blenheim Park | 734 | 65.2 | -40% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +170% |
| Leigh | 669 | 66.3 | -39% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Prittlewell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (222).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 222 |
| On or near Hospital | 185 |
| On or near Burr Hill Chase | 56 |
| On or near Earls Hall Parade | 51 |
| On or near Prince Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Jones Close | 33 |
| On or near West Road | 31 |
| On or near Hill Road | 30 |
| On or near Thear Close | 30 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
Of the 1,139 crimes in Prittlewell with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 406 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 10.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Prittlewell has an estimated population of 11,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prittlewell average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Prittlewell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prittlewell a safe place to live?
Prittlewell recorded 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,025th 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 Prittlewell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (196).
Is crime in Prittlewell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prittlewell was down 11% on the year before: 1,228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prittlewell?
About 11,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prittlewell?
Prittlewell 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.