Crime in Wickford Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,146 crimes were recorded in Wickford Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wickford Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Wickford Park
- Types of crime in Wickford Park
- Wickford Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wickford Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wickford Park
- Demographics of Wickford Park
- Questions about crime in Wickford Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (363), violence and sexual offences (262) and criminal damage and arson (129) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wickford Park | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,146 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.5 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,121 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wickford Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,301 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (915). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,146 | 94.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 992 | 81.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 915 | 75.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 979 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,301 | 107.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,239 | 102.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,170 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,156 | 95.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,095 | 90.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wickford Park recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (95% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (37% below) and public order (28% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 195 to 363 and public order rose from 46 to 58, while violence and sexual offences fell from 324 to 262.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 29.9 | 15.4 | +86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 129 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 10.0 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wickford Park; 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 Wickford Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford North | 826 | 61.2 | -35% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -40% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | +40% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | +65% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +75% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +84% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | +2% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Wickford Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (197).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 197 |
| On or near A129 | 116 |
| On or near High Street | 95 |
| On or near Hovefields Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Rose Close | 28 |
| On or near Nevendon Road | 22 |
| On or near Lower Park Road | 21 |
| On or near Park Close | 21 |
Of the 783 crimes in Wickford Park with a recorded outcome, 51% 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 363 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 51.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 25.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wickford Park has an estimated population of 12,121 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wickford Park average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wickford Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wickford Park a safe place to live?
Wickford Park recorded 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Wickford Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (262).
Is crime in Wickford Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickford Park was up 16% on the year before: 1,146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 992 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wickford Park?
About 12,121 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wickford Park?
Wickford Park 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.