Total Crime Rate
54.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ridgeway area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell , and the 250th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ridgeway (SS0 8NT) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Chalkwell average (141.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridgeway (SS0 8NT), the main crime hotspot is near Kings Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chalkwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chalkwell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Ridgeway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ridgeway Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chalkwell Esplanade | — |
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