Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burlescoombe Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch , and the 118th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burlescoombe Road (SS1 3PS) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Southchurch average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burlescoombe Road (SS1 3PS), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Southchurch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hayes Barton | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cherrybrook | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cherrybrook | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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