Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
534
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
706
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 534 vs 706 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea saw somewhat more crime than Southend-on-Sea in April 2026 (706 vs 534 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (76), while Southend-on-Sea has more Criminal damage & arson (60). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 534 vs 706 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southend-on-Sea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (534 vs 706).