Crime in West Shoebury: statistics, rates and trends
844 crimes were recorded in West Shoebury in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Shoebury at a glance
- Crime trends in West Shoebury
- Types of crime in West Shoebury
- West Shoebury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Shoebury
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Shoebury
- Population and deprivation in West Shoebury
- Questions about crime in West Shoebury
- About this data
844 crimes were recorded in West Shoebury in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 449 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Shoebury has the 1,693rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Shoebury | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 844 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +52% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,029 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Shoebury was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (554). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 844 | 84.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 554 | 55.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 646 | 64.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 764 | 76.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 913 | 91.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,127 | 112.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 875 | 87.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 907 | 90.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 835 | 83.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Shoebury 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+175%) and other theft (+70%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 449 | 44.8 | 1.31 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 9.9 | 0.64 | +175% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +28% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +70% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +255% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -18% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +21% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +18% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +40% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Shoebury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Shoebury recorded 449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Shoebury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Shoebury recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Shoebury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Shoebury recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Shoebury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Shoebury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Shoebury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Shoebury recorded 46 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 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Shoebury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Shoebury recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 255% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Shoebury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Shoebury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Shoebury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Shoebury recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Shoebury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Shoebury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Shoebury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Shoebury recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Shoebury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Shoebury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Shoebury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Shoebury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Shoebury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Shoebury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Shoebury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Shoebury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Shoebury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Shoebury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Shoebury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness | 991 | 84.5 | +0% |
| Thorpe | 563 | 61.7 | -27% |
| Southchurch | 959 | 92.6 | +10% |
| Kursaal | 2,846 | 226.3 | +169% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | +10% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +205% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +245% |
| Westborough | 619 | 53.4 | -37% |
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 West Shoebury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldmer Close | 79 |
| On or near Antrim Road | 73 |
| On or near Delaware Road | 55 |
| On or near Longsands | 54 |
| On or near Delaware Crescent | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Chelmer Way | 34 |
| On or near Blyth Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 29 |
| On or near Bunters Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Shoebury 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 | 321 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 11.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 68 | 8.1% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
West Shoebury has an estimated population of 10,029. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Shoebury sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Shoebury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.7% |
Is West Shoebury a safe place to live?
West Shoebury recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West Shoebury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in West Shoebury going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Shoebury was up 52% on the year before: 844 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 554 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Shoebury?
West Shoebury 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 West Shoebury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.