Eastwood and Leigh vs Southend Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Eastwood and Leigh Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Southend Central Essex Police

      Eastwood and Leigh vs Southend Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Eastwood and Leigh
      Essex Police
      2,426 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southend Central
      Essex Police
      9,466 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastwood and Leigh
      B Southend Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,426
      9,466
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,522
      8,822
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↑7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastwood and Leigh
      B Southend Central
      Violent Crime
      1,074 ↑12%
      3,905 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      229 ↑0%
      982 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      163 ↓17%
      521 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      170 ↓35%
      261 ↓11%
      Burglary
      106 ↓17%
      209 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↓26%
      620 ↓3%
      Drugs
      81 ↑25%
      594 ↑7%
      Public Order
      170 ↓1%
      689 ↓2%
      Robbery
      15 ↓32%
      155 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      151 ↓8%
      999 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑10%
      105 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑63%
      135 ↑61%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑30%
      125 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓32%
      166 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eastwood and Leigh is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastwood and Leigh safer than Southend Central?

      Eastwood and Leigh has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Southend Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 9,466 crimes. Eastwood and Leigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastwood and Leigh vs Southend Central?

      Eastwood and Leigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southend Central shows +7.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central?

      In Eastwood and Leigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,074 incidents). In Southend Central, it is Violent Crime (3,905 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central?

      Eastwood and Leigh recorded 229 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southend Central recorded 982. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Eastwood and Leigh vs Southend Central?

      Violent crime in Eastwood and Leigh totalled 1,074 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,905 in Southend Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastwood and Leigh recorded 2,522 crimes (now 2,426, a change of -3.8%). Southend Central recorded 8,822 crimes previously (now 9,466, +7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Eastwood and Leigh has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Southend Central has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central?

      Eastwood and Leigh falls within the Essex Police boundary. Southend Central is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Eastwood and Leigh or Southend Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastwood and Leigh and Southend Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.