Crime Rate in Basildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basildon

The total recorded crimes in Basildon, UK in January 2026 are around 1,462 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basildon crime rate of 7.79 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (588) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (159) incidents (21.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (8.70% increase)
Basildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 20

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 (218 crimes), and the safest, Crouch (29 crimes), is 189 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Basildon.

Similarly, the area of Basildon Central & Pipps Hill (172 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Billericay North East (8 crimes), with a difference of 164 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Basildon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fryerns218
Pitsea South East147
St Martin's143
Lee Chapel North142
Nethermayne133

Safest Wards:

Billericay East45
Billericay West43
Burstead41
Langdon Hills33
Crouch29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill172
Laindon Central119
Whitmore Way & Fremnells115
Lee Chapel South & Kingswood112
Chalvedon99

Safest Areas:

Wickford Shotgate33
Wickford West32
Bursteads24
Billericay Queen's Park23
Billericay North East8

Basildon Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Basildon has recorded 1,462 crimes with crime rate of 7.79 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon274 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford282 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford457 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point413 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree792 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,418 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood528 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,177 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest912 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,039 515,080 313,826 4
Harlow827 210,933 111,148 1

Basildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (588 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (159 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 637 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 131 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (592 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (151 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (675 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (175 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (562 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (159 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (662 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (233 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026159
December 2025131
November 2025151
October 2025170
September 2025159
August 2025233
July 2025252
June 2025220
May 2025208
April 2025205
March 2025161
February 2025118

A total of 1400 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026102
December 202580
November 202588
October 2025118
September 2025113
August 2025126
July 2025124
June 202593
May 2025158
April 2025126
March 2025150
February 2025122

A total of 1500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026125
December 2025115
November 2025143
October 2025137
September 2025136
August 2025182
July 2025138
June 2025102
May 202594
April 202590
March 2025143
February 202595

A total of 182 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202522
November 202510
October 202516
September 202513
August 202522
July 202534
June 202510
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 203 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202513
November 202516
October 202517
September 202516
August 202513
July 202516
June 202515
May 202524
April 202519
March 202515
February 202516

A total of 424 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202536
November 202535
October 202537
September 202532
August 202531
July 202548
June 202538
May 202520
April 202540
March 202547
February 202529

A total of 808 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202687
December 202595
November 202565
October 202586
September 202577
August 202569
July 202542
June 202556
May 202561
April 202569
March 202569
February 202532

A total of 1604 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202696
December 2025111
November 2025116
October 2025175
September 2025157
August 2025154
July 2025113
June 2025139
May 2025170
April 2025140
March 2025124
February 2025109

A total of 1236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202676
December 2025100
November 202589
October 2025115
September 2025111
August 202597
July 2025145
June 202597
May 2025117
April 2025120
March 202596
February 202573

A total of 1147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202689
December 2025112
November 2025106
October 202596
September 202578
August 202592
July 2025106
June 202594
May 2025102
April 202578
March 2025101
February 202593

A total of 638 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 202578
November 202570
October 202548
September 202534
August 202544
July 202559
June 202553
May 202550
April 202546
March 202541
February 202555

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20257
November 202510
October 20257
September 20258
August 202511
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 7424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 618.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 695 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026588
December 2025637
November 2025592
October 2025675
September 2025562
August 2025662
July 2025695
June 2025653
May 2025592
April 2025627
March 2025612
February 2025529

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202512
November 202510
October 20256
September 202513
August 202511
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259

High Crime Locations Basildon in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Public order2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
3. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
4. Festival Way (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Other theft5
Theft from the person1
6. Bostocke Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Other theft1
Drugs1

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