Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
762
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 — 706 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 762 and 706 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52), 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 — 706 vs 762 incidents. That is 7% 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 (706 vs 762).