Crime in St. Luke's: statistics, rates and trends
1,087 crimes were recorded in St. Luke's in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St. Luke's at a glance
- Crime trends in St. Luke's
- Types of crime in St. Luke's
- St. Luke's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St. Luke's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St. Luke's
- Demographics of St. Luke's
- Questions about crime in St. Luke's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (430), shoplifting (123) and anti-social behaviour (119) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St. Luke's | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,087 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.2 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,422 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St. Luke's peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,303 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (964). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,087 | 95.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 965 | 84.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 964 | 84.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,086 | 95.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 999 | 87.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,222 | 107.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,257 | 110.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,303 | 114.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,181 | 103.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, St. Luke's recorded notably more other theft (55% above the national rate) and shoplifting (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (32% below) and burglary (31% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 77 to 114 and burglary rose from 20 to 28, while criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 37.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 10.8 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Other theft | 114 | 10.0 | 6.4 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St. Luke's; 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 St. Luke's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kursaal | 2,835 | 225.4 | +137% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +170% |
| Southchurch | 1,003 | 96.9 | +2% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +211% |
| Thorpe | 567 | 62.1 | -35% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | +15% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -41% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in St. Luke's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fossetts Way” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fossetts Way | 95 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Wentworth Road | 49 |
| On or near A1159 | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Lornes Close | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Lewes Road | 29 |
| On or near Norwich Avenue | 26 |
Of the 968 crimes in St. Luke's with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 65 | 6.7% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
St. Luke's has an estimated population of 11,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St. Luke's average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St. Luke's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St. Luke's a safe place to live?
St. Luke's recorded 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in St. Luke's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (123).
Is crime in St. Luke's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St. Luke's was up 13% on the year before: 1,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 965 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St. Luke's?
About 11,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St. Luke's?
St. Luke's 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.