Southend Central vs Westcliff
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southend Central vs Westcliff 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 Westcliff?
Southend Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,466 crimes in the last 12 months. Westcliff has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,304 crimes. Southend Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southend Central vs Westcliff?
Southend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westcliff shows +23.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southend Central and Westcliff?
In Southend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,905 incidents). In Westcliff, it is Violent Crime (1,652 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southend Central and Westcliff?
Southend Central recorded 982 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westcliff recorded 313. 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 Westcliff?
Violent crime in Southend Central totalled 3,905 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,652 in Westcliff. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southend Central and Westcliff 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%). Westcliff recorded 3,487 crimes previously (now 4,304, +23.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southend Central and Westcliff?
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 Westcliff has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southend Central and Westcliff?
Southend Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Westcliff 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 Westcliff?
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 Westcliff on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southend Central and Westcliff. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.