Crime Rates at West Street, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6HJ

West Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell , and the 126th 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 West Street (SS2 6HJ) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Prittlewell average (127.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Street (SS2 6HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 270 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.