Crime in Wickford North: statistics, rates and trends
826 crimes were recorded in Wickford North in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wickford North
- Questions about crime in Wickford North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (332), anti-social behaviour (136) and criminal damage and arson (87) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,569th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wickford North | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 826 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,506 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wickford North of any year here (826 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 826 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 847 | 62.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 827 | 61.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 65.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 869 | 64.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 950 | 70.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,000 | 74.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 946 | 70.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 996 | 73.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (80% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 58 and anti-social behaviour rose from 112 to 136, while vehicle crime fell from 96 to 38 and burglary fell from 65 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 24.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -60% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wickford North; the highest is St Martin's, Basildon (173.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Billericay East (41.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wickford North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Park | 1,146 | 94.5 | +55% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -7% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | +117% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +171% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | +155% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +184% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | +58% |
| Billericay East | 504 | 41.1 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Wickford North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 80 |
| On or near Arundel Road | 43 |
| On or near The Broadway | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Alderney Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Apple Tree Way | 18 |
| On or near Aydon Close | 18 |
| On or near Rowans Way | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
Of the 690 crimes in Wickford North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 265 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Wickford North has an estimated population of 13,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wickford North average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wickford North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wickford North a safe place to live?
Wickford North recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,569th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Wickford North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickford North was down 2% on the year before: 826 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 847 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wickford North?
About 13,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wickford North?
Wickford North 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.