Crime Rate in Basildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basildon

The total recorded crimes in Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 1,621 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basildon crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Basildon, encompassing approximately 187,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (592) incidents (-5.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (208) incidents (1.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (170) incidents (21.43% increase)
Basildon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Festival Way with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Bartlow Side with total crimes: 24

Basildon Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Basildon?

To understand the safety of Basildon, we need to analyze Basildon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Basildon has recorded 20,557 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 109.60 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 109 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,839 crimes with a crime rate of 111.10, ranking it 94 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Basildon reported a higher crime volume than the Essex average, with 20,557 crimes compared to 11,188. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Basildon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Essex average, with 20,839 crimes compared to 10,805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Basildon is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Basildon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Basildon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Fryerns (255 crimes), and the safest, Billericay West (33 crimes), is 222 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Basildon.

Similarly, the area of Basildon Central & Pipps Hill (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Billericay North East (9 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Basildon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fryerns255
Pitsea South East213
St Martin's184
Pitsea North West135
Lee Chapel North131

Safest Wards:

Langdon Hills47
Billericay East42
Crouch41
Burstead36
Billericay West33

Most Dangerous Areas:

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill208
Chalvedon140
Whitmore Way & Fremnells131
Eversley128
Vange & Pitsea109

Safest Areas:

Billericay Tye Common32
Bursteads27
Billericay Queen's Park22
Wickford Shotgate21
Billericay North East9

Basildon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Basildon has recorded 1,621 crimes with crime rate of 8.64 ranking 4094th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Basildon crimes were 20,557. The crime rate of Basildon in 2024 was 109.60 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking it 109 danzarous in the UK. Basildon ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Basildon were around 20,839 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.10 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking 94 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Basildon ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Basildon

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford340 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford512 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point489 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood490 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,214 515,080 313,826 4
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Basildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (592 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (208 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (627 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (205 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (612 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 529 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (562 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (140 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 573 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 159 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (544 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (580 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (175 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (574 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (143 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (588 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (182 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 631 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (336 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1357 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025120
March 202596
February 202573
January 2025118
December 202485
November 202497
October 2024116
September 2024109
August 2024108
July 2024134
June 2024184

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 202413
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 686 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202569
March 202569
February 202532
January 202559
December 202439
November 202458
October 202449
September 202442
August 202445
July 202453
June 2024110

A total of 175 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202514
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202412
July 202423
June 202434

A total of 202 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202515
February 202516
January 202512
December 202414
November 202417
October 202413
September 202417
August 202410
July 202421
June 202424

A total of 1758 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025140
March 2025124
February 2025109
January 2025108
December 2024132
November 2024145
October 2024130
September 2024106
August 2024156
July 2024148
June 2024290

A total of 478 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202540
March 202547
February 202529
January 202541
December 202443
November 202458
October 202448
September 202429
August 202427
July 202426
June 202470

A total of 1863 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025126
March 2025150
February 2025122
January 2025140
December 2024159
November 2024155
October 2024175
September 2024130
August 2024157
July 2024157
June 2024234

A total of 2020 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025208
April 2025205
March 2025161
February 2025118
January 2025120
December 2024103
November 2024117
October 2024175
September 2024143
August 2024182
July 2024152
June 2024336

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414

A total of 1599 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202590
March 2025143
February 202595
January 2025126
December 2024107
November 2024138
October 2024141
September 202470
August 2024129
July 2024168
June 2024298

A total of 1339 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202578
March 2025101
February 202593
January 2025103
December 2024110
November 2024126
October 2024109
September 202478
August 2024109
July 2024108
June 2024222

A total of 862 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202546
March 202541
February 202555
January 202564
December 202464
November 202457
October 202477
September 202478
August 2024108
July 202478
June 2024144

A total of 7548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 629.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025592
April 2025627
March 2025612
February 2025529
January 2025562
December 2024573
November 2024544
October 2024580
September 2024574
August 2024588
July 2024631
June 20241136

High Crime Locations Basildon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Basildon postcode area is presented below.

1. Festival Way (Map)
Total37
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
3. Bartlow Side (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Public order13
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1

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