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 July 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pitsea South East crime rate of 8.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (30.16% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
Pitsea South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Basildon.

    • 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 areas in the Basildon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pitsea South East has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 8.28 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)
St Martin's266 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns243 22,701 12,745 2
Pitsea North West177 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne130 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North113 71,738 61,569 6
Vange118 61,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park89 81,388 71,371 8
Wickford North55 13956 9925 9
Wickford Park70 9790 10662 11
Billericay West63 12545 12707 10
Crouch66 10467 16451 15
Billericay East35 16609 11579 13
Wickford Castledon63 11529 13605 12
Burstead40 15485 15518 14
Langdon Hills52 14523 14449 16

Pitsea South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202518
April 202523
March 202524
February 202511
January 202517
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202563
May 202573
April 202573
March 202572
February 202579
January 202564
December 202464
November 202459
October 202470
September 202466
August 202466

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202516
May 202526
April 202517
March 202523
February 202517
January 202521
December 202416
November 202420
October 202421
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202517
January 202516
December 202418
November 202415
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202523
May 202528
April 202514
March 202514
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
February 202513
January 20252
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202516
April 202513
March 202516
February 202516
January 202521
December 202413
November 202420
October 202414
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pitsea South East in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order7
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Ryedene Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Woodcote Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
6. North Benfleet Hall Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person1
7. Upper Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mariskals (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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