Crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
3,619 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 256.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- Victoria, Southend-on-Sea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- Population and deprivation in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
3,619 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 256.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,518 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Victoria, Southend-on-Sea has the 113th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Victoria, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,619 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 256.6 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 14,102 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,280 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,171). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 3,619 | 256.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,278 | 232.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,171 | 224.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,336 | 236.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,029 | 285.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,280 | 303.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,944 | 279.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,172 | 295.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,413 | 242.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 357 |
| June 2026 | 341 |
| May 2026 | 325 |
| April 2026 | 328 |
| March 2026 | 326 |
| February 2026 | 284 |
| January 2026 | 244 |
| December 2025 | 294 |
| November 2025 | 280 |
| October 2025 | 268 |
| September 2025 | 261 |
| August 2025 | 311 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Victoria, 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+47%) and robbery (+32%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-19%) and public order (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,518 | 107.6 | 3.14 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 387 | 27.4 | 3.31 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 369 | 26.2 | 1.71 | +26% |
| Public order | 271 | 19.2 | 2.89 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 259 | 18.4 | 2.71 | -3% |
| Drugs | 232 | 16.5 | 5.03 | +16% |
| Other theft | 163 | 11.6 | 1.81 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 7.4 | 1.51 | +8% |
| Other crime | 76 | 5.4 | 2.55 | +6% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.1 | 1.44 | +20% |
| Robbery | 53 | 3.8 | 2.78 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 3.2 | 3.88 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 3.1 | 3.21 | +47% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.8 | 1.05 | -19% |
Violence and sexual offences in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 1,518 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (107.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Victoria, Southend-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Victoria, Southend-on-Sea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Victoria, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +13% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | -64% |
| Kursaal | 2,846 | 226.3 | -12% |
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -79% |
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | -56% |
| Chalkwell | 1,420 | 139.8 | -46% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | -74% |
| Southchurch | 959 | 92.6 | -64% |
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 Victoria, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Eastern Avenue | 604 |
| On or near Parking Area | 428 |
| On or near Supermarket | 324 |
| On or near Deeping | 288 |
| On or near Coleman Street | 126 |
| On or near Glenhurst Road | 122 |
| On or near Boston Avenue | 115 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 87 |
| On or near Crowborough Road | 80 |
| On or near Cliff Avenue | 75 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Victoria, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,132 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 845 | 23.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 432 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 369 | 10.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 261 | 7.2% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 5.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 116 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 40 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Victoria, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 14,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Victoria, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.1% |
Is Victoria, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 256.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Victoria, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,518 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (387).
Is crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea was up 10% on the year before: 3,619 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,278 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Victoria, Southend-on-Sea?
Victoria, 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 Victoria, Southend-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.