Crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
3,629 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 257.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,526), anti-social behaviour (397) and shoplifting (353) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Victoria, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,629 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 257.3 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,102 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (3,209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,629 | 257.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,287 | 233.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,209 | 227.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,241 | 229.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,025 | 285.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,289 | 304.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,886 | 275.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,258 | 301.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,486 | 247.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 321 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded notably more drugs (4.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (3.2 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 38 to 51 and anti-social behaviour rose from 297 to 397, while theft from the person fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,526 | 108.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 397 | 28.2 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 353 | 25.0 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Public order | 278 | 19.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 262 | 18.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 218 | 15.5 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Other theft | 168 | 11.9 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other crime | 76 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Burglary | 73 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Robbery | 53 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 3.6 | 0.8 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 3.0 | 1.0 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -17% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Victoria, 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 Victoria, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +15% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | -63% |
| Kursaal | 2,835 | 225.4 | -12% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -78% |
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | -58% |
| Chalkwell | 1,391 | 136.9 | -47% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | -73% |
| Southchurch | 1,003 | 96.9 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Great Eastern Avenue” (610).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Great Eastern Avenue | 610 |
| On or near Parking Area | 433 |
| On or near Supermarket | 330 |
| On or near Deeping | 278 |
| On or near Coleman Street | 130 |
| On or near Boston Avenue | 122 |
| On or near Glenhurst Road | 108 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 90 |
| On or near Cliff Avenue | 79 |
| On or near Crowborough Road | 78 |
Of the 3,232 crimes in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 397 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,136 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 844 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 424 | 13.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 240 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 111 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 33 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Victoria, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 14,102 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Victoria, Southend-on-Sea average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Victoria, Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Victoria, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Victoria, Southend-on-Sea recorded 257.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Victoria, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,526 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (397).
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: 3,629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,287 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Victoria, Southend-on-Sea?
About 14,102 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Victoria, Southend-on-Sea?
Victoria, 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.