Southend Central vs Southend East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Southend Central Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Southend East Essex Police

      Southend Central vs Southend East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southend Central
      Essex Police
      9,466 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southend East
      Essex Police
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southend Central
      B Southend East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,466
      3,571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,822
      3,527
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southend Central
      B Southend East
      Violent Crime
      3,905 ↑8%
      1,625 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      982 ↑10%
      411 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      521 ↑1%
      214 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↓11%
      293 ↑33%
      Burglary
      209 ↑17%
      136 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      620 ↓3%
      248 ↓7%
      Drugs
      594 ↑7%
      104 ↑3%
      Public Order
      689 ↓2%
      181 ↓23%
      Robbery
      155 ↑28%
      33 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      999 ↑22%
      173 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      105 ↓10%
      12 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      135 ↑61%
      31 ↑94%
      Possession of Weapons
      125 ↑16%
      41 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      166 ↓14%
      69 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southend East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southend Central safer than Southend East?

      Southend Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,466 crimes in the last 12 months. Southend East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,571 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southend Central vs Southend East?

      Southend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southend East shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Southend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,905 incidents). In Southend East, it is Violent Crime (1,625 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southend Central recorded 982 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southend East recorded 411. 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 Southend Central vs Southend East?

      Violent crime in Southend Central totalled 3,905 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,625 in Southend East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southend Central recorded 8,822 crimes (now 9,466, a change of +7.3%). Southend East recorded 3,527 crimes previously (now 3,571, +1.3%).

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

      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. Southend Central has a resolution rate of 32% and Southend East has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southend Central and Southend East?

      Southend Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Southend East 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 Southend Central and Southend East?

      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 Southend Central or Southend East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southend Central and Southend East. 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.