Crime in West Shoebury: statistics, rates and trends
861 crimes were recorded in West Shoebury in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 54% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Shoebury
- Questions about crime in West Shoebury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (444), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Shoebury | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 861 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.9 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +54% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,029 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Shoebury peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,099 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (559). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 861 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 559 | 55.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 646 | 64.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 752 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 910 | 90.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,099 | 109.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 896 | 89.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 897 | 89.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 823 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Shoebury recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and drugs (36% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 36 to 112 and public order rose from 28 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 444 | 44.3 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +211% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +66% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +68% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Shoebury; 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 West Shoebury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness | 1,042 | 88.9 | +4% |
| Thorpe | 567 | 62.1 | -28% |
| Southchurch | 1,003 | 96.9 | +13% |
| Kursaal | 2,835 | 225.4 | +163% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | +11% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +200% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +244% |
| Westborough | 656 | 56.6 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in West Shoebury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Goldmer Close” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldmer Close | 83 |
| On or near Antrim Road | 73 |
| On or near Delaware Road | 58 |
| On or near Longsands | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Delaware Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Chelmer Way | 30 |
| On or near Blyth Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 29 |
| On or near West Road | 27 |
Of the 749 crimes in West Shoebury with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 321 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 67 | 8.9% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
West Shoebury has an estimated population of 10,029 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Shoebury average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Shoebury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Shoebury a safe place to live?
West Shoebury recorded 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in West Shoebury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 444 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in West Shoebury going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Shoebury was up 54% on the year before: 861 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Shoebury?
About 10,029 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Shoebury?
West Shoebury 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.