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Crime in SS1 2HH

How much crime is recorded in SS1 2HH, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Kursaal
Council
Southend-on-Sea
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
2,711 (2024)
Crime

How safe is SS1 2HH

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 141.8 offences per 1,000 people a year in the SS1 2HH area, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 10 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
10/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Higher than most neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
141.8
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
251
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

SS1 2HHNational
Violence and sexual offences113.823.6
Anti-social behaviour26.410.7
Criminal damage and arson20.24.7
Burglary20.29.1
Drugs16.62.4
Other theft14.24.5
Public order12.74.6
Vehicle crime10.73.5
Shoplifting9.88.4
Other crime5.61.5
Robbery5.31.4
Possession of weapons4.80.9
Bicycle theft2.11.0
Theft from the person2.02.1
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has fallen 9% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
50
100
150
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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