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Crime in SS3 9PL

How much crime is recorded in SS3 9PL, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
West Shoebury
Council
Southend-on-Sea
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,620 (2024)
Crime

How safe is SS3 9PL

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 90.3 offences per 1,000 people a year in the SS3 9PL 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
90.3
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
149
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).

SS3 9PLNational
Violence and sexual offences77.623.6
Anti-social behaviour16.710.7
Burglary14.89.1
Shoplifting10.78.4
Criminal damage and arson9.54.7
Public order9.34.6
Other theft7.24.5
Vehicle crime5.23.5
Drugs3.32.4
Robbery2.71.4
Bicycle theft1.41.0
Other crime0.91.5
Possession of weapons0.70.9
Theft from the person0.02.1
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has fallen 27% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
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20
40
60
80
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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