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Burglary Rates in Leigh

Southend-on-Sea, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Leigh recorded 25 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 25% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

25

2.53 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

628

63.5 per 1,000 residents

25% below the UK average6% below the East of England regional average

How does Leigh rank?

Within Southend-on-Sea

11 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

47th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
5
2
3
1
2
1
4
3
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
280
45%
Other Crime
154
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
74
12%
Vehicle Crime
38
6%
Drug Offences
26
4%
Burglary
25
4%
Shoplifting
21
3%
Theft from Person
6
1%
Robbery
4
1%

Property mix in Leigh

Source: Census 2021 · 4,707 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 23%Terraced 21%Flats 47%

The most common property type in Leigh is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Leigh homeowners

Most homes in Leigh are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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