Crime Rates at Hurst Way, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4BG

Hurst Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park , and the 235th 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 Hurst Way (SS9 4BG) in the last 12 months was 49.4 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% lower than the Blenheim Park average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hurst Way (SS9 4BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hurst Way (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.