Crime in Castledon & Crouch: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Castledon & Crouch in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castledon & Crouch at a glance
- Crime trends in Castledon & Crouch
- Types of crime in Castledon & Crouch
- Castledon & Crouch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castledon & Crouch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castledon & Crouch
- Demographics of Castledon & Crouch
- Questions about crime in Castledon & Crouch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (283), anti-social behaviour (102) and vehicle crime (71) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,736th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Castledon & Crouch | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 734 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,881 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castledon & Crouch peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,066 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (653). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 734 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 700 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 653 | 50.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 722 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 895 | 69.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,066 | 82.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 969 | 75.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 906 | 70.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 803 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 34 to 45 and anti-social behaviour rose from 88 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castledon & Crouch; the highest is St Martin's, Basildon (173.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Burstead (44.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castledon & Crouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +190% |
| Wickford Park | 1,146 | 94.5 | +66% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | +133% |
| Wickford North | 826 | 61.2 | +7% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +205% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | +174% |
| Burstead | 584 | 44.4 | -22% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Castledon & Crouch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Road” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Road | 63 |
| On or near Goodview Road | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Oak Lane | 23 |
| On or near Kenilworth Place | 22 |
| On or near London Road | 17 |
| On or near New Waverley Road | 17 |
| On or near Abbots Court | 16 |
| On or near Elder Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
Of the 632 crimes in Castledon & Crouch with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Castledon & Crouch has an estimated population of 12,881 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castledon & Crouch average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Castledon & Crouch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castledon & Crouch a safe place to live?
Castledon & Crouch recorded 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,736th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castledon & Crouch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Castledon & Crouch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castledon & Crouch was up 5% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castledon & Crouch?
About 12,881 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castledon & Crouch?
Castledon & Crouch is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.