Southend-on-Sea vs Southend-on-Sea — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 · Southend-on-Sea

762

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences358
  • Anti-social behaviour96
  • Shoplifting52

Southend-on-Sea

SS3 · Southend-on-Sea

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting16

Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 157 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Southend-on-Sea in April 2026 — 762 incidents compared to 157, a 4.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Southend-on-Sea records significantly more (358 vs 69 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southend-on-Sea or Southend-on-Sea safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 157 vs 762 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea recorded 358 incidents of this type vs 69 in Southend-on-Sea. Overall, Southend-on-Sea had fewer total crimes (157 vs 762).

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