Newham

Crime Rate in Newham

Redbridge crime rate

Crime rating – low.
Redbridge ranks 19th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 30362 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Redbridge has a population of 310260.
This equates to a crime rate of 97.86 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents a decrease of 2.93 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Redbridge in 24th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Chelmsford crime rate

Overview of Chelmsford crime rate

Chelmsford’s crime landscape is deemed medium, positioned 14th among 25 adjacent boroughs in crime rates. The year 2023 saw Chelmsford experiencing 17,547 criminal incidents. With its population tallying at 181,523, the crime ratio stands at 96.67 incidents per 1,000 people, reflecting a slight decline of 1.02% from the prior year.

Leading the list of common crimes are Violence and sexual offences (39.3%), Public order (8.5%), and Shoplifting (8.3%), with the rarer occurrences being Robbery (0.9%), Possession of weapons (0.8%), and Theft from the person (0.8%).

Among Chelmsford’s 24 wards, Moulsham and Central (312.7), Marconi (154.6), and Waterhouse Farm (153.0) report the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are The Lawns (40.6), Moulsham Lodge (36.3), and South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood (29.2).

In the postcode districts within or overlapping Chelmsford, CM1 (126.8), CM77 (112.1), and CM2 (97.8) show higher crime figures, whereas CM3 (54.5), CM4 (49.5), and CM11 (41.7) are the safest.

In Chelmsford, the crime landscape has shown significant shifts. Notably, there’s been an increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, alongside rises in Shoplifting and Vehicle crime in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also saw a notable uptick in 2021. Conversely, the area experienced a pronounced decrease in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 to 2023, with significant reductions also noted in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, and Other theft in 2020, pointing to a complex and evolving crime trend picture.

Chelmsford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17547 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6891 (39.3)%
  • Public order – 1496 (8.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 1461 (8.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1381 (7.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1282 (7.3)%
  • Other theft – 1272 (7.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1223 (7.0)%
  • Burglary – 941 (5.4)%
  • Drugs – 495 (2.8)%
  • Other crime – 337 (1.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 333 (1.9)%
  • Robbery – 156 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 145 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 134 (0.8)%

How does Chelmsford compare against nearby areas ?

Chelmsford ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Chelmsford

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Chelmsford. Highest crime rates in CM1, CM77, CM2 .

  • CM1 – 126.8
  • CM77 – 112.1
  • CM2 – 97.8
  • CM7 – 75.0
  • CM5 – 73.4
  • SS11 – 68.6
  • CM9 – 60.3
  • CM6 – 57.2
  • CM3 – 54.5
  • CM4 – 49.5
  • CM11 – 41.7

Postcode districts in Chelmsford

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Southend-on-Sea crime rate

Overview of Southend-on-Sea crime rate

Southend-on-Sea stands in the high crime rating category, securing the 8th position among 25 neighboring boroughs and local administrative districts based on its crime rate. In 2023, the area reported 20,663 crime incidents in a population of 180,686, leading to a crime rate of 114.36 per 1,000 residents. Impressively, this rate shows a significant decline of 14.73% from the prior year, signaling a strong move towards mitigating crime.
The prevalent crime categories include violence and sexual offences at 41.7%, anti-social behaviour at 8.3%, and public order offences at 8.2%. Meanwhile, possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and theft from the person are among the less frequent crimes, reflecting the spectrum of criminal activity within Southend-on-Sea.
The distribution of crime across the 17 wards of Southend-on-Sea shows Milton, Victoria, and Kursaal with the highest rates, whereas Belfairs, Eastwood Park, and West Leigh are the safest, indicating varied levels of security and safety within the city.
Analysis by postcode district further highlights SS1, SS2, and SS0 as the areas with the highest crime rates, contrasted by SS3, SS4, and SS9 as the safest, showcasing a diverse crime landscape across Southend-on-Sea.
In Southend-on-Sea, crime trends have shown significant fluctuations. Anti-social behaviour increased by 9.91% in 2020, but then saw decreases of 9.22% in 2021, 12.24% in 2022, and 10.14% in 2023. Shoplifting rates rose by 1.64% in 2023, after a decline of 2.16% in 2020. Vehicle crime increased by 1.79% in 2022, following a decrease of 2.51% in 2020. Violence and sexual offences rose by 7.08% in 2021, but decreased by 3.04% in 2020 and significantly by 9.47% in 2023. Other notable decreases include Criminal damage and arson by 2.03% in 2020, Other theft by 1.86% in the same year, and Public order offences by 3.49% in 2023.

Southend-on-Sea crime incidents by crime type

A total of 20663 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 8612 (41.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1724 (8.3)%
  • Public order – 1702 (8.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1630 (7.9)%
  • Other theft – 1496 (7.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 1337 (6.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1308 (6.3)%
  • Burglary – 772 (3.7)%
  • Drugs – 764 (3.7)%
  • Other crime – 388 (1.9)%
  • Robbery – 287 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 271 (1.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 205 (1.0)%
  • Theft from the person – 167 (0.8)%

How does Southend-on-Sea compare against nearby areas ?

Southend-on-Sea ranks 8th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Southend-on-Sea wards

There are 17 wards within Southend-on-Sea. Milton (Southend-on-Sea), Victoria (Southend-on-Sea), Kursaal has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Southend-on-Sea

There are 6 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Southend-on-Sea. Highest crime rates in SS1, SS2, SS0 .

  • SS1 – 227.6
  • SS2 – 134.1
  • SS0 – 111.3
  • SS3 – 76.2
  • SS4 – 73.1
  • SS9 – 53.0

Postcode districts in Southend-on-Sea

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