Crime in Pitsea North West: statistics, rates and trends
1,730 crimes were recorded in Pitsea North West in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pitsea North West at a glance
- Crime trends in Pitsea North West
- Types of crime in Pitsea North West
- Pitsea North West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pitsea North West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pitsea North West
- Demographics of Pitsea North West
- Questions about crime in Pitsea North West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (664), anti-social behaviour (232) and shoplifting (208) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pitsea North West | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,730 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.7 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,037 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pitsea North West of any year here (1,730 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,730 | 132.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,861 | 142.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,851 | 142.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,886 | 144.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,927 | 147.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,280 | 174.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,133 | 163.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,060 | 158.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,991 | 152.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 181 |
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 165 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pitsea North West recorded notably more possession of weapons (90% above the national rate), shoplifting (89% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary fell from 82 to 50 and vehicle crime fell from 170 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 | 50.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 17.8 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 16.0 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 11.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 8.4 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Other theft | 96 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 71 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 64 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pitsea North West; the highest is St Martin's, Basildon (173.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Castledon & Crouch (57.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pitsea North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | +18% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +25% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +31% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | -27% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -57% |
| Wickford Park | 1,146 | 94.5 | -29% |
| Wickford North | 826 | 61.2 | -54% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Pitsea North West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bartlow Side” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bartlow Side | 168 |
| On or near Headingley Close | 121 |
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Northlands Place | 68 |
| On or near Beambridge | 57 |
| On or near Havengore | 52 |
| On or near Winifred Road | 35 |
| On or near Fyefields | 34 |
| On or near Mill Green | 34 |
| On or near Travers Way | 33 |
Of the 1,498 crimes in Pitsea North West with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 232 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 563 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 537 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pitsea North West has an estimated population of 13,037 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pitsea North West average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pitsea North West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Pitsea North West a safe place to live?
Pitsea North West recorded 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Pitsea North West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 664 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (232).
Is crime in Pitsea North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pitsea North West was down 7% on the year before: 1,730 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pitsea North West?
About 13,037 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pitsea North West?
Pitsea North West 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.