Crime in Pitsea South East: statistics, rates and trends
2,210 crimes were recorded in Pitsea South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pitsea South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Pitsea South East
- Types of crime in Pitsea South East
- Pitsea South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pitsea South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pitsea South East
- Demographics of Pitsea South East
- Questions about crime in Pitsea South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (937), anti-social behaviour (226) and public order (213) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 390th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Pitsea South East | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,210 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.1 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,154 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pitsea South East peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,942 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,210 | 156.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,337 | 165.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,167 | 153.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,731 | 192.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,721 | 192.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,832 | 200.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,689 | 190.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,942 | 207.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,742 | 193.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 184 |
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 195 |
| May 2026 | 233 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 185 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 151 |
| December 2025 | 209 |
| November 2025 | 191 |
| October 2025 | 197 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pitsea South East recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.8 times the national rate), public order (2.3 times the national rate) and drugs (2.1 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 24 to 38 and drugs rose from 64 to 95, while vehicle crime fell from 178 to 113 and other crime fell from 64 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 937 | 66.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 213 | 15.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 9.8 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Other theft | 117 | 8.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 8.0 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Drugs | 95 | 6.7 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 2.7 | 1.0 | +58% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pitsea South East; 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 South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | -15% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +6% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +11% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | -38% |
| Wickford Park | 1,146 | 94.5 | -39% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -64% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | -43% |
| Wickford North | 826 | 61.2 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Pitsea South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (238).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 238 |
| On or near Police Station | 217 |
| On or near Parking Area | 90 |
| On or near Ryedene Close | 71 |
| On or near North Benfleet Hall Road | 68 |
| On or near Broadway Link | 64 |
| On or near Maydells | 59 |
| On or near Elm Green | 57 |
| On or near Rectory Park Drive | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
Of the 1,984 crimes in Pitsea South East with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 775 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 635 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 93 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 43 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 38 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 36 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Pitsea South East has an estimated population of 14,154 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, 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 South East average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pitsea South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pitsea South East a safe place to live?
Pitsea South East recorded 156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 390th 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 public order.
What is the most common crime in Pitsea South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 937 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Pitsea South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pitsea South East was down 5% on the year before: 2,210 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pitsea South East?
About 14,154 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pitsea South East?
Pitsea South East 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.