Crime Rates at Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PA

Broadway area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Leigh , and the 74th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Broadway (SS9 1PA) in the last 12 months was 193.4 per 1,000 residents and was 242.1% higher than the Leigh average (56.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 94.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broadway (SS9 1PA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.