Crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
656 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (336), anti-social behaviour (66) and other theft (49) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westborough, Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 656 | 21,255 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,593 | 185,256 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,024 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (585). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 656 | 56.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 695 | 59.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 585 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 711 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 964 | 83.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,020 | 88.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 963 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,024 | 88.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 857 | 73.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and public order (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 35 and other theft rose from 31 to 49, while vehicle crime fell from 78 to 45 and criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 29.0 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.7 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Westborough, Southend-on-Sea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westborough, Southend-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prittlewell | 1,228 | 109.3 | +93% |
| Chalkwell | 1,391 | 136.9 | +142% |
| Victoria | 3,629 | 257.3 | +355% |
| Milton | 3,642 | 295.5 | +422% |
| Blenheim Park | 734 | 65.2 | +15% |
| St Laurence | 754 | 70.3 | +24% |
| Leigh | 669 | 66.3 | +17% |
| St. Luke's | 1,087 | 95.2 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brookside Crescent” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brookside Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Westborough Road | 44 |
| On or near St Georges Park Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Fleetwood Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Westcliff Park Drive | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Tintern Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Wenham Drive | 29 |
| On or near Westminster Drive | 27 |
| On or near Electric Avenue | 25 |
Of the 590 crimes in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Westborough, Southend-on-Sea has an estimated population of 11,593 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), less social housing (2.1%, against 17.1%) and a younger population (10%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westborough, Southend-on-Sea average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Westborough, Southend-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westborough, Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Westborough, Southend-on-Sea recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westborough, Southend-on-Sea was down 6% on the year before: 656 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 695 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westborough, Southend-on-Sea?
About 11,593 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westborough, Southend-on-Sea?
Westborough, 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.