Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnstaple Road area has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barnstaple Road (SS1 3PW) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 95.7% lower than the Southchurch average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Barnstaple Road (SS1 3PW), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 15 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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