Crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
563 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- Population and deprivation in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
563 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea has the 2,527th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 563 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +37% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,126 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2020 (757 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (411). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 563 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 411 | 45.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 427 | 46.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 528 | 57.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 590 | 64.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 709 | 77.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 757 | 82.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 721 | 79.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 639 | 70.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+116%) and public order (+68%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 20.2 | 0.59 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 13.7 | 0.89 | +116% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 8.4 | 1.71 | +67% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -15% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -24% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +200% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 116% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southchurch | 959 | 92.6 | +50% |
| Kursaal | 2,846 | 226.3 | +267% |
| West Shoebury | 844 | 84.2 | +36% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | +50% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +316% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +370% |
| Shoeburyness | 991 | 84.5 | +37% |
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -13% |
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 Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Station Road | 45 |
| On or near Ambleside Drive | 32 |
| On or near Thorpe Bay Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 22 |
| On or near Greenways | 20 |
| On or near Northumberland Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Chester Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 16 |
| On or near Fermoy Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea 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 | 187 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 9,126. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea was up 37% on the year before: 563 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 411 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea?
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea 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 Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.