Crime in Wickford North: statistics, rates and trends
815 crimes were recorded in Wickford North in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wickford North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wickford North
- Types of crime in Wickford North
- Wickford North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wickford North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wickford North
- Population and deprivation in Wickford North
- Questions about crime in Wickford North
- About this data
815 crimes were recorded in Wickford North in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wickford North has the 2,586th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wickford North | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 815 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,506 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wickford North was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,008 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (815). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 815 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 853 | 63.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 835 | 61.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 870 | 64.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 867 | 64.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 969 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,008 | 74.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 945 | 70.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 989 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wickford North 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. The largest increases were in public order (+21%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-60%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 24.6 | 0.72 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 9.6 | 0.63 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +2% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -60% |
| Other theft | 39 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -15% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +8% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -10% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.07 | +100% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wickford North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wickford North recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wickford North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wickford North recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wickford North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wickford North recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wickford North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wickford North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wickford North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wickford North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wickford North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wickford North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wickford North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wickford North recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wickford North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wickford North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wickford North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wickford North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wickford North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wickford North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wickford North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wickford North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wickford North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wickford North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wickford North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wickford North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wickford North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wickford North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wickford North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wickford North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wickford North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Park | 1,097 | 90.5 | +50% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -6% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | +121% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +171% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | +161% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +190% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | +59% |
| Billericay East | 509 | 41.5 | -31% |
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 Wickford North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 78 |
| On or near Arundel Road | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near The Broadway | 32 |
| On or near Alderney Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Apple Tree Way | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Aydon Close | 18 |
| On or near Heathercroft Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wickford North 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 | 268 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Wickford North has an estimated population of 13,506. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wickford North sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wickford North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Wickford North a safe place to live?
Wickford North recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wickford North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Wickford North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickford North was down 4% on the year before: 815 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 853 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wickford North?
Wickford North 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 Wickford North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.