Crime Rate in Basildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basildon

The total recorded crimes in Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 1,790 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basildon crime rate of 9.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (695) incidents (6.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (252) incidents (14.55% increase)
  • Public order: (145) incidents (49.48% increase)
Basildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beatty Lane with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Bartlow Side with total crimes: 25

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, St Martin's (266 crimes), and the safest, Billericay East (35 crimes), is 231 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Basildon.

Similarly, the area of Basildon Central & Pipps Hill (276 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Billericay North East (15 crimes), with a difference of 261 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Basildon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Martin's266
Fryerns243
Pitsea South East210
Pitsea North West177
Nethermayne130

Safest Wards:

Billericay West63
Wickford North55
Langdon Hills52
Burstead40
Billericay East35

Most Dangerous Areas:

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill276
Chalvedon147
Whitmore Way & Fremnells130
Eversley129
Barstable126

Safest Areas:

Wickford West34
Billericay Tye Common24
Wickford Shotgate17
Billericay Queen's Park16
Billericay North East15

Basildon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Basildon has recorded 1,790 crimes with crime rate of 9.54 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford551 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree921 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood568 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,477 515,080 313,826 4
Harlow938 210,933 111,148 1

Basildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 695 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 252 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (653 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (220 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025138
June 2025102
May 202594
April 202590
March 2025143
February 202595
January 2025126
December 2024107
November 2024138
October 2024141

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 412 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202538
May 202520
April 202540
March 202547
February 202529
January 202541
December 202443
November 202458
October 202448

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 202413

A total of 1679 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025252
June 2025220
May 2025208
April 2025205
March 2025161
February 2025118
January 2025120
December 2024103
November 2024117
October 2024175

A total of 1064 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 202597
May 2025117
April 2025120
March 202596
February 202573
January 2025118
December 202485
November 202497
October 2024116

A total of 1022 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 102.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202594
May 2025102
April 202578
March 2025101
February 202593
January 2025103
December 2024110
November 2024126
October 2024109

A total of 1402 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 140.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025124
June 202593
May 2025158
April 2025126
March 2025150
February 2025122
January 2025140
December 2024159
November 2024155
October 2024175

A total of 534 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202556
May 202561
April 202569
March 202569
February 202532
January 202559
December 202439
November 202458
October 202449

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202510
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202514
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202524
April 202519
March 202515
February 202516
January 202512
December 202414
November 202417
October 202413

A total of 1310 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 131.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025139
May 2025170
April 2025140
March 2025124
February 2025109
January 2025108
December 2024132
November 2024145
October 2024130

A total of 5967 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 596.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 695 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025695
June 2025653
May 2025592
April 2025627
March 2025612
February 2025529
January 2025562
December 2024573
November 2024544
October 2024580

A total of 566 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202553
May 202550
April 202546
March 202541
February 202555
January 202564
December 202464
November 202457
October 202477

High Crime Locations Basildon in July 2025

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

1. Beatty Lane (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences32
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
3. Bartlow Side (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting17
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
5. North Gunnels (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order7
Other theft2

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