Crime in Lee Chapel North: statistics, rates and trends
1,370 crimes were recorded in Lee Chapel North in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lee Chapel North at a glance
- Crime trends in Lee Chapel North
- Types of crime in Lee Chapel North
- Lee Chapel North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lee Chapel North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lee Chapel North
- Population and deprivation in Lee Chapel North
- Questions about crime in Lee Chapel North
- About this data
1,370 crimes were recorded in Lee Chapel North in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 614 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lee Chapel North has the 1,572nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lee Chapel North | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,370 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,613 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lee Chapel North was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,359 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,370). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,370 | 87.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,401 | 89.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,529 | 97.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,617 | 103.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,991 | 127.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,359 | 151.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,272 | 145.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,948 | 124.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,792 | 114.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lee Chapel North 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+24%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-48%) and other crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 614 | 39.3 | 1.15 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 153 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 139 | 8.9 | 1.81 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Drugs | 73 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +24% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -21% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.3 | 0.92 | +4% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.8 | 0.85 | -46% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 0.76 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +367% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lee Chapel North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lee Chapel North recorded 614 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lee Chapel North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lee Chapel North recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lee Chapel North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lee Chapel North recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lee Chapel North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lee Chapel North recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lee Chapel North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lee Chapel North recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lee Chapel North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lee Chapel North recorded 73 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 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lee Chapel North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lee Chapel North recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lee Chapel North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lee Chapel North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lee Chapel North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lee Chapel North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lee Chapel North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lee Chapel North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lee Chapel North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lee Chapel North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lee Chapel North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lee Chapel North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lee Chapel North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lee Chapel North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lee Chapel North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lee Chapel North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lee Chapel North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lee Chapel North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lee Chapel North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | +11% |
| Laindon Park | 1,168 | 83.1 | -5% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +100% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | +9% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +86% |
| Burstead | 588 | 44.7 | -49% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -35% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | +52% |
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 Lee Chapel North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Gerbera Close | 54 |
| On or near Aster Close | 50 |
| On or near Bostocke Close | 46 |
| On or near Poppy Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Turner Close | 36 |
| On or near Mellow Purgess Close | 35 |
| On or near Petunia Close | 34 |
| On or near Burdock Drive | 33 |
| On or near Great Knightleys | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lee Chapel North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 504 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 5.9% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 43 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
Lee Chapel North has an estimated population of 15,613. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lee Chapel North sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lee Chapel North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.2% |
Is Lee Chapel North a safe place to live?
Lee Chapel North recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Lee Chapel North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 614 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (153).
Is crime in Lee Chapel North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lee Chapel North was down 2% on the year before: 1,370 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,401 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lee Chapel North?
Lee Chapel North 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 Lee Chapel North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.