Crime Rate in St Martin's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Martin's

The total recorded crimes in St Martin's, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Martin's crime rate of 2.06 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 St Martin's, encompassing approximately 89,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-8.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
St Martin's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Fodderwick with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Martin's?

To understand the safety of St Martin's, we need to analyze St Martin's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, St Martin's reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 2,586 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Martin's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, St Martin's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 2,809 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Martin's witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, St Martin's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Martin's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Martin's has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total St Martin's crimes were 2,586. The crime rate of St Martin's in 2024 was 28.95 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Martin's were around 2,809 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.45 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Martin's)CrimesRank (St Martin's)CrimesRank (St Martin's)
Fryerns255 12,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East213 22,271 32,430 3
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

St Martin's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202526
March 202520
February 202518
January 202512
December 202415
November 202417
October 202424
September 202423
August 202418
July 202423

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202522
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202419
July 202418

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202579
March 202584
February 202551
January 202580
December 202479
November 202472
October 202477
September 202471
August 202478
July 202469

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413
July 20246

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202515
February 202511
January 202512
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202421
August 202410
July 202417

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520
January 202523
December 20248
November 202415
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202424

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242

High Crime Locations St Martin's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Martin's postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Fodderwick (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pomfret Mead (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brempsons (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Priors Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Gunnels (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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