Crime in Wickford Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,097 crimes were recorded in Wickford Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wickford Park
- Questions about crime in Wickford Park
- About this data
1,097 crimes were recorded in Wickford Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 315 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wickford Park has the 1,482nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wickford Park | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,097 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,121 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wickford Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,301 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (898). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,097 | 90.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 997 | 82.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 898 | 74.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 993 | 81.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,301 | 107.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,270 | 104.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,174 | 96.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,120 | 92.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,091 | 90.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wickford Park 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+69%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in burglary (-67%) and other crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 315 | 26.0 | 1.69 | +69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 22.4 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 10.8 | 1.59 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 9.3 | 1.13 | -13% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.0 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +13% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +11% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 1.10 | +450% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +125% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Wickford Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wickford Park recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wickford Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wickford Park recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wickford Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wickford Park recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wickford Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wickford Park recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wickford Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wickford Park recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wickford Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wickford Park recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wickford Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wickford Park recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wickford Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wickford Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wickford Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wickford Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wickford Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wickford Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wickford Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wickford Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wickford Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wickford Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wickford Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wickford Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wickford Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wickford Park 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wickford Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wickford Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wickford Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford North | 815 | 60.3 | -33% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -37% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,736 | 133.2 | +47% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,233 | 157.8 | +74% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +81% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +94% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | +6% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | -3% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near A129 | 114 |
| On or near High Street | 90 |
| On or near Hovefields Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Rose Close | 34 |
| On or near Nevendon Road | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Lower Park Road | 22 |
| On or near Park Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wickford Park 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 397 | 36.2% |
| Not recorded | 315 | 28.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Wickford Park has an estimated population of 12,121. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wickford Park sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wickford Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Wickford Park a safe place to live?
Wickford Park recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (271).
Is crime in Wickford Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickford Park was up 10% on the year before: 1,097 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 997 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wickford Park?
Wickford Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.