Crime Rate in Wickford Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wickford Park

The total recorded crimes in Wickford Park, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickford Park crime rate of 2.43 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 Wickford Park, encompassing approximately 18,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Wickford Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Four Oaks Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hovefields Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wickford Park?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Wickford Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 790 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wickford Park recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wickford Park had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 662 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wickford Park recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, Wickford Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wickford Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wickford Park has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Wickford Park crimes were 790. The crime rate of Wickford Park in 2024 was 42.74 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wickford Park were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.81 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
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 Castledon57 11529 13605 12
Burstead36 14485 15518 14
Langdon Hills35 16523 14449 16
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Wickford Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202521
December 202420
November 202419
October 202420
September 202423
August 202419
July 202426
June 202438
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202416
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 202426
November 202417
October 202422
August 202427
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wickford Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wickford Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Four Oaks Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hovefields Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Maclaren Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Muir Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Radwinter Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Roding Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Mackenzie Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Boyd Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hovefields Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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