Crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
619 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- Westborough, Southend-on-Sea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- Population and deprivation in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
619 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westborough, Southend-on-Sea has the 2,880th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westborough, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 619 | 20,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.4 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,593 | 185,256 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,018 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (605). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 619 | 53.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 690 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 605 | 52.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 733 | 63.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 968 | 83.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,017 | 87.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 973 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,018 | 87.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 881 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westborough, 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+68%) and public order (+41%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and burglary (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 27.5 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 4.9 | 0.32 | +27% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.1 | 0.63 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -24% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +41% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -42% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -52% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.98 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -65% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.84 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 51.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westborough, Southend-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westborough, Southend-on-Sea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westborough, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prittlewell | 1,274 | 113.4 | +112% |
| Chalkwell | 1,420 | 139.8 | +162% |
| Victoria | 3,619 | 256.6 | +381% |
| Milton | 3,576 | 290.2 | +443% |
| Blenheim Park | 715 | 63.5 | +19% |
| St Laurence | 716 | 66.7 | +25% |
| Leigh | 643 | 63.7 | +19% |
| St. Luke's | 1,055 | 92.4 | +73% |
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 Westborough, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brookside Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Fleetwood Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Westborough Road | 38 |
| On or near Westcliff Park Drive | 36 |
| On or near St Georges Park Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Westminster Drive | 30 |
| On or near Tintern Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Fairfax Drive | 27 |
| On or near Hildaville Drive | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westborough, 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 | 251 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Westborough, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 11,593. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westborough, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Westborough, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Westborough, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea was down 10% on the year before: 619 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westborough, Southend-on-Sea?
Westborough, 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 Westborough, Southend-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.