Crime in Shoeburyness: statistics, rates and trends
1,042 crimes were recorded in Shoeburyness in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shoeburyness at a glance
- Crime trends in Shoeburyness
- Types of crime in Shoeburyness
- Shoeburyness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shoeburyness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shoeburyness
- Demographics of Shoeburyness
- Questions about crime in Shoeburyness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), anti-social behaviour (171) and shoplifting (92) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,534th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shoeburyness | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,042 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,724 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shoeburyness peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,525 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (905). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,042 | 88.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 976 | 83.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 905 | 77.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,166 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,381 | 117.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,390 | 118.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,525 | 130.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,356 | 115.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,325 | 113.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (43% below) and public order (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 22 to 92 and anti-social behaviour rose from 93 to 171, while vehicle crime fell from 133 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 14.6 | 15.4 | +84% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +318% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -54% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shoeburyness; the highest is Milton, Southend-on-Sea (295.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea (62.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shoeburyness |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Shoebury | 861 | 85.9 | -3% |
| Southchurch | 1,003 | 96.9 | +9% |
| Thorpe | 567 | 62.1 | -30% |
| Kursaal | 2,835 | 225.4 | +154% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | +7% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +190% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +233% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Shoeburyness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westgate” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westgate | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Fraser Close | 41 |
| On or near Ashanti Close | 38 |
| On or near Falcon Way | 27 |
| On or near Weaverdale | 27 |
| On or near Hermes Way | 26 |
| On or near Cunningham Close | 24 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 23 |
Of the 871 crimes in Shoeburyness with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 321 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 7.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Shoeburyness has an estimated population of 11,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shoeburyness average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shoeburyness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shoeburyness a safe place to live?
Shoeburyness recorded 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,534th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shoeburyness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in Shoeburyness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shoeburyness was up 7% on the year before: 1,042 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 976 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shoeburyness?
About 11,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shoeburyness?
Shoeburyness 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.