Southend-on-Sea
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Southend-on-Sea safe?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Southend-on-Sea has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Southend-on-Sea is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.0 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 10.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.6 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 8352 61%
- Public order 1577 11%
- Criminal damage and arson 1443 10%
- Shoplifting 1259 9%
- Other theft 1220 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Southend-on-Sea has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Southend-on-Sea has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 94%
- Some flooding 4%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Southend-on-Sea.
Southend-on-SeaNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Southend-on-Sea?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Southend-on-Sea is currently Medium.
How does crime in Southend-on-Sea compare with England?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea is higher than the England rate. Southend-on-Sea has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Southend-on-Sea is safe?
No. These figures are for Southend-on-Sea as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Southend-on-Sea?
This Southend-on-Sea page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report