Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lodwick area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Shoebury , and the 160th 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 Lodwick (SS3 9HW) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% lower than the West Shoebury average (57.1 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lodwick (SS3 9HW), the main crime hotspot is near Bunters Avenue. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In West Shoebury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Connaught Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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