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Crime in Southend

Southend had 782 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 181.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

SE6, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southend

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181.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common199 in 3 months

Month by month

253 Mar 268 Apr 234 May 287 Jun 291 Jul 204 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southend. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19925%
shoplifting19925%
anti-social behaviour13017%
public order496%
vehicle crime496%
drugs466%
theft365%
burglary365%

Southend against Lewisham

TypeSouthend per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence46.137.5▲ 20%
Burglary8.35.7▲ 100%
Vehicle crime11.412▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour30.128.7▲ 19%
Theft and robbery14.115.3▼ 9%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Sydenham186.1▲ 40%
Southend181.3▲ 4%
Catford150.3▲ 5%
Bellingham145.4▲ 17%
Bell Green130.3▲ 34%
Downham112.9▲ 7%
Catford South106.7▲ 4%
See every Lewisham area ranked on the crime in Lewisham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Southend a safe area?

Southend had about 181.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southend?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (199), followed by shoplifting (199) and anti-social behaviour (130).