Southend Central vs Waltham Abbey
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southend Central vs Waltham Abbey Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southend Central safer than Waltham Abbey?
Southend Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,466 crimes in the last 12 months. Waltham Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,663 crimes. Waltham Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southend Central vs Waltham Abbey?
Southend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waltham Abbey shows -13.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southend Central and Waltham Abbey?
In Southend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,905 incidents). In Waltham Abbey, it is Violent Crime (640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southend Central and Waltham Abbey?
Southend Central recorded 982 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waltham Abbey recorded 182. 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 Waltham Abbey?
Violent crime in Southend Central totalled 3,905 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 640 in Waltham Abbey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southend Central and Waltham Abbey 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%). Waltham Abbey recorded 1,922 crimes previously (now 1,663, -13.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southend Central and Waltham Abbey?
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 Waltham Abbey has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southend Central and Waltham Abbey?
Southend Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey?
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 Waltham Abbey on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southend Central and Waltham Abbey. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.