Crime Rates in West Leigh, ward
Crime Rate
33.9
33.9
Low 2/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in West Leigh (ward) is 33.9 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 2 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
West Leigh (ward) is located within Southend-on-Sea (borough). Annual total crime rate in Southend-on-Sea (borough) is 110 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
West Leigh, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 1/10 or low
- 2/10 or low
Crime rates in West Leigh (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12.6 | 2/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.76 | 4/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2.45 | 1/10 |
| Other theft | 2.45 | 2/10 |
| Burglary | 2.45 | 3/10 |
| Public order | 1.92 | 1/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1.6 | 1/10 |
| Drugs | 1.28 | 2/10 |
| Other crime | 1.17 | 3/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.957 | 2/10 |
| Shoplifting | 0.749 | 2/10 |
| Robbery | 0.321 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.107 | 2/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.107 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in West Leigh (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in West Leigh (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of West Leigh (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in West Leigh (ward), Southend-on-Sea (local authority district) and East of England (region)
- West Leighward
- Southend-on-SeaLAD
- East of Englandregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026