Crime Rates at Priory Crescent, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6PR

Priory Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence , and the 120th 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 Priory Crescent (SS2 6PR) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the St Laurence average (68.2 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Priory Crescent (SS2 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Earls Hall Parade. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.