Crime in Castledon & Crouch: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Castledon & Crouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Castledon & Crouch
- Questions about crime in Castledon & Crouch
- About this data
734 crimes were recorded in Castledon & Crouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castledon & Crouch has the 2,735th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castledon & Crouch | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 734 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,881 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castledon & Crouch was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,055 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (665). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 734 | 57.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 690 | 53.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 665 | 51.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 57.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 913 | 70.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,055 | 81.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 959 | 74.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 911 | 70.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 798 | 62.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castledon & Crouch over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+23%) and burglary (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 21.4 | 0.63 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +2% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +3% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +22% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -9% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +400% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castledon & Crouch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castledon & Crouch recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castledon & Crouch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castledon & Crouch recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castledon & Crouch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castledon & Crouch recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castledon & Crouch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castledon & Crouch recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castledon & Crouch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castledon & Crouch recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castledon & Crouch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castledon & Crouch recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castledon & Crouch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castledon & Crouch recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castledon & Crouch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castledon & Crouch recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castledon & Crouch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castledon & Crouch recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castledon & Crouch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castledon & Crouch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castledon & Crouch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castledon & Crouch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castledon & Crouch
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castledon & Crouch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castledon & Crouch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castledon & Crouch recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castledon & Crouch
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castledon & Crouch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castledon & Crouch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castledon & Crouch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castledon & Crouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +187% |
| Wickford Park | 1,097 | 90.5 | +59% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | +134% |
| Wickford North | 815 | 60.3 | +6% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +207% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | +177% |
| Burstead | 588 | 44.7 | -22% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | +68% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Castledon & Crouch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Road | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Goodview Road | 48 |
| On or near Kenilworth Place | 22 |
| On or near Oak Lane | 22 |
| On or near London Road | 16 |
| On or near New Waverley Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Parkstone Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Elder Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castledon & Crouch over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Castledon & Crouch has an estimated population of 12,881. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castledon & Crouch sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castledon & Crouch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Castledon & Crouch a safe place to live?
Castledon & Crouch recorded 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Castledon & Crouch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Castledon & Crouch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castledon & Crouch was up 6% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castledon & Crouch?
Castledon & Crouch is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Castledon & Crouch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.