Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
601
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 146 vs 601 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Southend-on-Sea in February 2026 — 601 incidents compared to 146, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116) and Anti-social behaviour (69), while Southend-on-Sea has more Burglary (20) and Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 146 vs 601 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Southend-on-Sea had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 601).