Crime in St Martin's, Basildon: statistics, rates and trends
2,571 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Basildon in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Martin's, Basildon at a glance
- Crime trends in St Martin's, Basildon
- Types of crime in St Martin's, Basildon
- St Martin's, Basildon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Martin's, Basildon
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Martin's, Basildon
- Population and deprivation in St Martin's, Basildon
- Questions about crime in St Martin's, Basildon
- About this data
2,571 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Basildon in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,068 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Martin's, Basildon has the 281st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Martin's, Basildon | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,571 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.2 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,675 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Basildon was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,386 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,571). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 2,571 | 175.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,714 | 184.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,099 | 211.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,366 | 229.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,765 | 256.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,563 | 242.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,839 | 261.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,386 | 298.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,960 | 269.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 266 |
| June 2026 | 220 |
| May 2026 | 208 |
| April 2026 | 221 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 204 |
| November 2025 | 204 |
| October 2025 | 251 |
| September 2025 | 199 |
| August 2025 | 241 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Martin's, Basildon 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+92%) and shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,068 | 72.8 | 2.13 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 18.9 | 1.23 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 232 | 15.8 | 1.91 | +26% |
| Drugs | 211 | 14.4 | 4.40 | +92% |
| Public order | 165 | 11.2 | 1.69 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 10.0 | 1.48 | -18% |
| Other theft | 136 | 9.3 | 1.45 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 5.9 | 1.19 | -57% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -10% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.9 | 1.84 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.8 | 2.88 | -5% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.5 | 1.82 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.7 | 2.07 | +56% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.7 | 1.01 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Martin's, Basildon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 1,068 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Martin's, Basildon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Martin's, Basildon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Martin's, Basildon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Martin's, Basildon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Martin's, Basildon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Martin's, Basildon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Martin's, Basildon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Martin's, Basildon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Martin's, Basildon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Martin's, Basildon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Martin's, Basildon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Martin's, Basildon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Martin's, Basildon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Martin's, Basildon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Martin's, Basildon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Martin's, Basildon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martin's, Basildon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | -45% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | -7% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | -10% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | -24% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | -50% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | -45% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -67% |
| Laindon Park | 1,168 | 83.1 | -53% |
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 St Martin's, Basildon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 575 |
| On or near Fodderwick | 126 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 125 |
| On or near North Gunnels | 100 |
| On or near Pomfret Mead | 70 |
| On or near Westgate | 57 |
| On or near Police Station | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Timberlog Close | 46 |
| On or near Southern Close | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Martin's, Basildon 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 | 810 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 642 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 278 | 10.8% |
| Local resolution | 213 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 165 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 2.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 54 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% |
St Martin's, Basildon has an estimated population of 14,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Martin's, Basildon sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Martin's, Basildon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% |
| Social rented homes | 35.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
Is St Martin's, Basildon a safe place to live?
St Martin's, Basildon recorded 175.2 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 St Martin's, Basildon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,068 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in St Martin's, Basildon going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Basildon was down 5% on the year before: 2,571 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,714 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Martin's, Basildon?
St Martin's, Basildon 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 St Martin's, Basildon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.