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 March 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Martin's crime rate of 2.28 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 St Martin's, encompassing approximately 89,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
St Martin's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Fodderwick with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Martin's has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
Fryerns202 32,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East202 22,271 32,430 3
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

St Martin's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202512
December 202415
November 202417
October 202424
September 202423
August 202418
July 202423
June 202442
May 202435
April 202419

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202422
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 1016 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202551
January 202580
December 202479
November 202472
October 202477
September 202471
August 202478
July 202469
June 2024178
May 202482
April 202495

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202512
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202421
August 202410
July 202417
June 202436
May 202413
April 202417

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202523
December 20248
November 202415
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202424
June 202466
May 20247
April 202421

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202419
July 202418
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 202415
July 202418
June 202428
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
April 20246

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations St Martin's in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Fodderwick (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. North Gunnels (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Southernhay (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Brempsons (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Priors Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pomfret Mead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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