Southend is not just fish and chip shops, amusement parks and pubs, there are many fascinating facts about the beautiful seaside town that you might not already know: Longest Pier in the World - Southend-on-Sea is home to the worlds longest iron pleasure pier. At 2.158km, it is just over a mile long!

Is Southend a rough area?

Southend-on-Sea Crime Overview Southend-on-Sea is the most dangerous city in Essex, and is the 29th most dangerous overall out of Essexs 319 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Southend-on-Sea in 2020 was 99 crimes per 1,000 people.

What is on the other side of Southend-on-Sea?

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Is Southend a safe place to live?

In general, most of Southend-on-Sea is fairly safe. There are crime hot-spots, mostly around the town centre and some of the more deprived neighbourhoods; on the whole, though, the town is not a dangerous place to live. The proximity of London Southend Airport means that road and rail connections are excellent.

Is Southend sea safe to swim?

Southend-On-Sea Not the whole of Southends coastline is deemed unsafe to swim in. According to The Environmental Agency the waters at Leigh Bell Wharf beach have a poor water quality.

Is Southend sea water dirty?

Southend waterfront itself is nice, but the beach is a let-down. The water is so dirty and muddy that you dont feel like going inside. The beach has no sand and the parking is expensive - £10 for six hours on a Sunday. There are plenty of public toilets but they were very dirty when we visited.

Can you swim in Southend beach?

Southend-On-Sea Not the whole of Southends coastline is deemed unsafe to swim in. According to The Environmental Agency the waters at Leigh Bell Wharf beach have a poor water quality.

Is the sea dirty?

In general, other than becoming a meal for a shark or other marine life, swimming is pretty safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , ocean water can be contaminated with animal waste, sewage spills, stormwater runoff, fecal matter, and germs from the rectal areas of swimmers.

Is Southend-on-Sea a safe place to live?

In general, most of Southend-on-Sea is fairly safe. There are crime hot-spots, mostly around the town centre and some of the more deprived neighbourhoods; on the whole, though, the town is not a dangerous place to live. The better-off areas see very little crime.

Why is the water so dirty?

Runoff from agricultural operations can carry animal waste, heavy metals, and chemicals into local waters. Meanwhile, in urban areas, leaking sewers can taint drinking water. And outdated structures, such as old pipes, can leach heavy metals into the water.