Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea (SS9) recorded the lowest crime rate in Southend-on-Sea, with 148 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Southend-on-Sea (SS1) recorded 766 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 5 postcode areas analysed in Southend-on-Sea span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea (SS9) is the safest area in Southend-on-Sea, recording 148 crimes — 68% fewer than the average across the 5 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Southend-on-Sea (SS1) recorded the most crime in Southend-on-Sea in April 2026, with 766 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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