Crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (142) and vehicle crime (80) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 567 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,126 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2020 (753 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (419). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 567 | 62.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 419 | 45.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 430 | 47.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 491 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 600 | 65.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 698 | 76.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 753 | 82.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 728 | 79.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 649 | 71.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded notably more vehicle crime (76% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 52 to 142 and vehicle crime rose from 39 to 80, while other theft fell from 36 to 23 and burglary fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 15.6 | 15.4 | +173% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +105% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea; 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 Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southchurch | 1,003 | 96.9 | +56% |
| Kursaal | 2,835 | 225.4 | +263% |
| West Shoebury | 861 | 85.9 | +38% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | +53% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +314% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +376% |
| Shoeburyness | 1,042 | 88.9 | +43% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Station Road | 44 |
| On or near Ambleside Drive | 38 |
| On or near Thorpe Bay Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 21 |
| On or near Greenways | 20 |
| On or near Northumberland Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Chester Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 15 |
Of the 425 crimes in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 44% 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 142 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 143 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 9,126 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea was up 35% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 419 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea?
About 9,126 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea?
Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea 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.