Crime Rate in Pitsea North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pitsea North West

The total recorded crimes in Pitsea North West, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pitsea North West crime rate of 3.77 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 North West, encompassing approximately 35,766 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Pitsea North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bartlow Side with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Malyons with total crimes: 8

How safe is Pitsea North West?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Pitsea North West reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 1,949 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pitsea North West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Pitsea North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 1,850 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pitsea North West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pitsea North West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pitsea North West has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Pitsea North West crimes were 1,949. The crime rate of Pitsea North West in 2024 was 54.49 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pitsea North West were around 1,850 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.72 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pitsea North West)CrimesRank (Pitsea North West)CrimesRank (Pitsea North West)
St Martin's184 32,586 22,809 1
Fryerns255 12,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East213 22,271 32,430 3
Nethermayne118 61,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North131 51,738 61,569 6
Vange97 81,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park101 71,388 71,371 8
Wickford North71 9956 9925 9
Billericay West33 16545 12707 10
Wickford Park56 11790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon61 10529 13605 12
Billericay East42 13609 11579 13
Langdon Hills47 12523 14449 16
Burstead36 15485 15518 14
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Pitsea North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Burglary 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 80 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202526
February 202517
January 202510
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 202415
August 202420
July 202421
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202562
March 202560
February 202556
January 202555
December 202461
November 202446
October 202453
September 202439
August 202470
July 202480
June 202490
May 202449

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 20256
February 202518
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202425
September 20248
August 202412
July 202416
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 202426
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202518
February 202517
January 202514
December 202416
November 202413
October 202420
September 20249
August 202423
July 202420
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202531
March 202516
February 202516
January 202519
December 20248
November 202410
October 202428
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pitsea North West in May 2025

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

1. Bartlow Side (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Malyons (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Headingley Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fenners Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Wimbish End (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Travers Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Felmores (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Delvins (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
10. Fyefields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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