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 May 2025 are around 213 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pitsea South East crime rate of 8.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
Pitsea South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Ryedene Close with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Pitsea South East has recorded 213 crimes with crime rate of 8.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)CrimesRank (Pitsea South East)
St Martin's184 32,586 22,809 1
Fryerns255 12,701 12,745 2
Pitsea North West135 41,949 41,850 4
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 955 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202573
March 202572
February 202579
January 202564
December 202464
November 202459
October 202470
September 202466
August 202466
July 202466
June 2024146
May 202457

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202524
February 202511
January 202517
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426
July 202415
June 202454
May 202426

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202514
March 202514
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202517
March 202523
February 202517
January 202521
December 202416
November 202420
October 202421
September 202416
August 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
February 202513
January 20252
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202436
May 202413

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 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202516
February 202516
January 202521
December 202413
November 202420
October 202414
September 202419
August 20249
July 20249
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

High Crime Locations Pitsea South East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Public order13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Ryedene Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Maydells (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Broadway Link (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rectory Park Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
9. Popes Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Caister Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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