Crime in St Martin's, Basildon: statistics, rates and trends
2,552 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Basildon in the 12 months to August 2026, 173.9 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 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
- Demographics of St Martin's, Basildon
- Questions about crime in St Martin's, Basildon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,061), anti-social behaviour (265) and shoplifting (239) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Martin's, Basildon | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,552 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.9 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,675 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Martin's, Basildon of any year here (2,552 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,552 | 173.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,736 | 186.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,024 | 206.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,344 | 227.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,743 | 255.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,524 | 240.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,889 | 265.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,362 | 297.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,968 | 270.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 222 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Martin's, Basildon recorded notably more drugs (4.3 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.8 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 110 to 205 and shoplifting rose from 193 to 239, while vehicle crime fell from 195 to 78 and public order fell from 215 to 159.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,061 | 72.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 265 | 18.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 239 | 16.3 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Drugs | 205 | 14.0 | 3.3 | +86% |
| Public order | 159 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 143 | 9.7 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -60% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.7 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Martin's, Basildon has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martin's, Basildon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | -45% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | -5% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | -10% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | -24% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | -49% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,520 | 97.2 | -44% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -67% |
| Laindon Park | 1,151 | 81.8 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in St Martin's, Basildon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (562).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 562 |
| On or near Fodderwick | 124 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 115 |
| On or near North Gunnels | 93 |
| On or near Pomfret Mead | 71 |
| On or near Police Station | 66 |
| On or near Westgate | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Time Square | 50 |
| On or near Beatty Lane | 47 |
Of the 2,287 crimes in St Martin's, Basildon with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 265 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 823 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 640 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 215 | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 175 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 52 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
St Martin's, Basildon has an estimated population of 14,675 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Martin's, Basildon average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Martin's, Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Martin's, Basildon a safe place to live?
St Martin's, Basildon recorded 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in St Martin's, Basildon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,061 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (265).
Is crime in St Martin's, Basildon going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Basildon was down 7% on the year before: 2,552 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,736 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Martin's, Basildon?
About 14,675 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Martin's, Basildon?
St Martin's, Basildon 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.