Southend East vs Wickford

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

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

      Southend East vs Wickford Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Southend East
      Essex Police
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wickford
      Essex Police
      2,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southend East
      B Wickford
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,571
      2,140
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,527
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southend East
      B Wickford
      Violent Crime
      1,625 ↓2%
      709 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      411 ↑9%
      483 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      214 ↓3%
      100 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      293 ↑33%
      131 ↓32%
      Burglary
      136 ↑32%
      66 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      248 ↓7%
      248 ↑22%
      Drugs
      104 ↑3%
      56 ↓11%
      Public Order
      181 ↓23%
      115 ↓7%
      Robbery
      33 ↓6%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      173 ↑11%
      132 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑94%
      13 ↑333%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↓11%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓16%
      45 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wickford 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 East safer than Wickford?

      Southend East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,140 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southend East vs Wickford?

      Southend East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wickford shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Southend East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,625 incidents). In Wickford, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Southend East recorded 411 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickford recorded 483. 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 East vs Wickford?

      Violent crime in Southend East totalled 1,625 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Wickford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southend East recorded 3,527 crimes (now 3,571, a change of +1.3%). Wickford recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,140, +4.6%).

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

      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 East has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Wickford has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southend East and Wickford?

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

      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 East or Wickford on a crime map?

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

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