Crime in Nethermayne: statistics, rates and trends
1,392 crimes were recorded in Nethermayne in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nethermayne at a glance
- Crime trends in Nethermayne
- Types of crime in Nethermayne
- Nethermayne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nethermayne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nethermayne
- Population and deprivation in Nethermayne
- Questions about crime in Nethermayne
- About this data
1,392 crimes were recorded in Nethermayne in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 696 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nethermayne has the 1,349th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nethermayne | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,392 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.8 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,533 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nethermayne was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,283). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,392 | 95.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,283 | 88.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,525 | 104.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,723 | 118.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,060 | 141.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,155 | 148.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,817 | 125.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,734 | 119.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,681 | 115.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nethermayne 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, drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+74%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-25%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 696 | 47.9 | 1.40 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 7.9 | 1.17 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.0 | 1.22 | -25% |
| Other theft | 85 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +8% |
| Drugs | 68 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +74% |
| Public order | 67 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -20% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -4% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.0 | 1.40 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nethermayne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nethermayne recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nethermayne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nethermayne recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nethermayne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nethermayne recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nethermayne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nethermayne recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nethermayne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nethermayne recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nethermayne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nethermayne recorded 68 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 74% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nethermayne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nethermayne recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nethermayne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nethermayne recorded 51 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nethermayne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nethermayne recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nethermayne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nethermayne recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nethermayne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nethermayne recorded 9 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 down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nethermayne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nethermayne recorded 6 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nethermayne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nethermayne recorded 5 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nethermayne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nethermayne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 Nethermayne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nethermayne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nethermayne |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +83% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +71% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | +65% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | -8% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | +39% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | +1% |
| Laindon Park | 1,168 | 83.1 | -13% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -41% |
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 Nethermayne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oldwyk | 101 |
| On or near Basildon | 84 |
| On or near Swanstead | 62 |
| On or near Pitseaville Grove | 55 |
| On or near Cherrydown East | 43 |
| On or near Wynters | 42 |
| On or near Vange Hill Drive | 40 |
| On or near Highlands Avenue | 39 |
| On or near North Crockerford | 37 |
| On or near Witchards | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nethermayne 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 | 551 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 357 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 137 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Nethermayne has an estimated population of 14,533. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nethermayne sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nethermayne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.7% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.0% |
Is Nethermayne a safe place to live?
Nethermayne recorded 95.8 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 Nethermayne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Nethermayne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nethermayne was up 8% on the year before: 1,392 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nethermayne?
Nethermayne 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 Nethermayne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.