Crime Rate in Pitsea South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pitsea South East

The total recorded crimes in Pitsea South East, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pitsea South East crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pitsea South East, encompassing approximately 25,361 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-8.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
Pitsea South East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Maydells with total crimes: 10

How safe is Pitsea South East?

To understand the safety of Pitsea South East, we need to analyze Pitsea South East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Pitsea South East reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 2,271 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pitsea South East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pitsea South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 2,430 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pitsea South East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, Pitsea South East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Pitsea South East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pitsea South East has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 7.96 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Pitsea South East crimes were 2,271. The crime rate of Pitsea South East in 2024 was 89.55 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pitsea South East were around 2,430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.81 (year) or 7.98 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns202 32,701 12,745 2
Pitsea North West160 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne128 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North106 61,738 61,569 6
Vange78 91,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park97 71,388 71,371 8
Billericay East85 8609 11579 13
Wickford North60 10956 9925 9
Billericay West48 12545 12707 10
Wickford Park45 13790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon57 11529 13605 12
Burstead36 14485 15518 14
Langdon Hills35 16523 14449 16
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Pitsea South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (146 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 20252
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202436
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202517
January 202516
December 202418
November 202415
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 202418
June 202426
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 857 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202579
January 202564
December 202464
November 202459
October 202470
September 202466
August 202466
July 202466
June 2024146
May 202457
April 202448

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 202517
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426
July 202415
June 202454
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202521
December 202416
November 202420
October 202421
September 202416
August 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202417
April 202427

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202521
December 202413
November 202420
October 202414
September 202419
August 20249
July 20249
June 202428
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pitsea South East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pitsea South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order9
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Maydells (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Caister Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cranfield Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Broadway Link (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ryedene Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

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