Crime in Fryerns: statistics, rates and trends
2,625 crimes were recorded in Fryerns in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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2,625 crimes were recorded in Fryerns in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 918 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fryerns has the 341st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fryerns | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,625 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.6 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,045 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fryerns was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,087 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,532). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 2,625 | 163.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,532 | 157.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,613 | 162.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,874 | 179.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,087 | 192.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,919 | 181.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,829 | 176.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,001 | 187.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,762 | 172.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 259 |
| June 2026 | 229 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 270 |
| March 2026 | 214 |
| February 2026 | 197 |
| January 2026 | 218 |
| December 2025 | 179 |
| November 2025 | 177 |
| October 2025 | 241 |
| September 2025 | 189 |
| August 2025 | 232 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fryerns 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%) and drugs (+20%). The largest falls were in other crime (-46%) and possession of weapons (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 918 | 57.2 | 1.67 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 389 | 24.2 | 1.58 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 279 | 17.4 | 2.10 | -6% |
| Other theft | 229 | 14.3 | 2.23 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 186 | 11.6 | 1.71 | +2% |
| Public order | 174 | 10.8 | 1.63 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 9.3 | 1.89 | -21% |
| Drugs | 107 | 6.7 | 2.04 | +20% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -27% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -46% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.9 | 1.38 | +76% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.4 | 1.48 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 1.51 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.1 | 0.66 | +125% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fryerns
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fryerns recorded 918 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fryerns
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fryerns recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fryerns
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fryerns recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fryerns
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fryerns recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fryerns
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fryerns recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fryerns
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fryerns recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fryerns
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fryerns recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fryerns
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fryerns recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fryerns
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fryerns recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fryerns
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fryerns recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fryerns
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fryerns recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fryerns
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fryerns recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fryerns
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fryerns recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fryerns
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fryerns recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fryerns, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fryerns.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fryerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +7% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | -19% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | -41% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | -4% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -65% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | -46% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | -41% |
| Wickford Park | 1,097 | 90.5 | -45% |
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 Fryerns over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Festival Way | 311 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 254 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 170 |
| On or near Kennet Way | 145 |
| On or near Jordan Way | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Ghyllgrove Close | 57 |
| On or near Whitmore Court | 52 |
| On or near Lark Way | 50 |
| On or near Avon Way | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fryerns 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 | 806 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 777 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 389 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 145 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 102 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 84 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Fryerns has an estimated population of 16,045. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fryerns sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fryerns |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.5% |
Is Fryerns a safe place to live?
Fryerns recorded 163.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Fryerns?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 918 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (389).
Is crime in Fryerns going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fryerns was up 4% on the year before: 2,625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,532 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fryerns?
Fryerns 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 Fryerns. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.