Crime in Pitsea North West: statistics, rates and trends
1,736 crimes were recorded in Pitsea North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pitsea North West
- Questions about crime in Pitsea North West
- About this data
1,736 crimes were recorded in Pitsea North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 669 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pitsea North West has the 620th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pitsea North West | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,736 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.2 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,037 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pitsea North West was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,341 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,736). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,736 | 133.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,873 | 143.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,795 | 137.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,909 | 146.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,933 | 148.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,341 | 179.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,068 | 158.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,087 | 160.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,971 | 151.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 187 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pitsea North West 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 669 | 51.3 | 1.50 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 18.1 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 15.4 | 1.86 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 11.4 | 1.67 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 8.4 | 1.71 | -40% |
| Other theft | 103 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +18% |
| Public order | 70 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -17% |
| Drugs | 66 | 5.1 | 1.55 | -6% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.0 | 1.13 | -48% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.9 | 1.97 | +39% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pitsea North West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pitsea North West recorded 669 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pitsea North West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pitsea North West recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pitsea North West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pitsea North West recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pitsea North West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pitsea North West recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pitsea North West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pitsea North West recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pitsea North West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pitsea North West recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pitsea North West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pitsea North West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pitsea North West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pitsea North West recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pitsea North West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pitsea North West recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pitsea North West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pitsea North West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pitsea North West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pitsea North West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pitsea North West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pitsea North West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pitsea North West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pitsea North West 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pitsea North West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pitsea North West 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 down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pitsea North West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pitsea North West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pitsea North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | +18% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +23% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +32% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | -28% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -57% |
| Wickford Park | 1,097 | 90.5 | -32% |
| Wickford North | 815 | 60.3 | -55% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | -34% |
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 Pitsea North West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bartlow Side | 162 |
| On or near Headingley Close | 120 |
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Northlands Place | 68 |
| On or near Havengore | 58 |
| On or near Beambridge | 54 |
| On or near Travers Way | 39 |
| On or near Fyefields | 37 |
| On or near Mill Green | 34 |
| On or near Winifred Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pitsea North West 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 | 575 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 2.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Pitsea North West has an estimated population of 13,037. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pitsea North West sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pitsea North West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% |
| Social rented homes | 34.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.9% |
Is Pitsea North West a safe place to live?
Pitsea North West recorded 133.2 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 Pitsea North West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 669 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Pitsea North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pitsea North West was down 7% on the year before: 1,736 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,873 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pitsea North West?
Pitsea North West 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 Pitsea North West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.