Crime in Shoeburyness: statistics, rates and trends
991 crimes were recorded in Shoeburyness in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shoeburyness
- Questions about crime in Shoeburyness
- About this data
991 crimes were recorded in Shoeburyness in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shoeburyness has the 1,678th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shoeburyness | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 991 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,724 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shoeburyness was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,501 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (947). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 991 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 974 | 83.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 947 | 80.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,233 | 105.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,323 | 112.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,429 | 121.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,501 | 128.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,315 | 112.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,356 | 115.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shoeburyness 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 shoplifting (+241%) and anti-social behaviour (+72%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-68%) and vehicle crime (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 37.2 | 1.09 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +72% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 6.4 | 0.77 | +241% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -55% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +2% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -25% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +50% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +24% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -48% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shoeburyness
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shoeburyness recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shoeburyness
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shoeburyness recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shoeburyness
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shoeburyness recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 241% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shoeburyness
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shoeburyness recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shoeburyness
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shoeburyness recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shoeburyness
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shoeburyness recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shoeburyness
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shoeburyness recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shoeburyness
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shoeburyness recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shoeburyness
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shoeburyness recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shoeburyness
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shoeburyness recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shoeburyness
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shoeburyness recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shoeburyness
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shoeburyness recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shoeburyness
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shoeburyness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shoeburyness
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shoeburyness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shoeburyness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shoeburyness.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shoeburyness |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Shoebury | 844 | 84.2 | -0% |
| Southchurch | 959 | 92.6 | +10% |
| Thorpe | 563 | 61.7 | -27% |
| Kursaal | 2,846 | 226.3 | +168% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | +9% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +204% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +243% |
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | +34% |
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 Shoeburyness over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westgate | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Fraser Close | 37 |
| On or near Ashanti Close | 37 |
| On or near Hermes Way | 29 |
| On or near Falcon Way | 26 |
| On or near Weaverdale | 26 |
| On or near Cunningham Close | 23 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shoeburyness 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 | 320 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 8.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Shoeburyness has an estimated population of 11,724. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shoeburyness sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shoeburyness |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.9% |
Is Shoeburyness a safe place to live?
Shoeburyness recorded 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Shoeburyness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Shoeburyness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shoeburyness was up 2% on the year before: 991 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 974 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shoeburyness?
Shoeburyness 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 Shoeburyness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.