Crime Rate in Billericay East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billericay East

The total recorded crimes in Billericay East, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billericay East crime rate of 1.57 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 Billericay East, encompassing approximately 22,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Billericay East Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Salesbury Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Kelvedon Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Billericay East?

To understand the safety of Billericay East, we need to analyze Billericay East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Billericay East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 609 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Billericay East recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Billericay East had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 579 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Billericay East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, Billericay East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Billericay East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Billericay East has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Billericay East crimes were 609. The crime rate of Billericay East in 2024 was 27.27 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billericay East were around 579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.92 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billericay East)CrimesRank (Billericay East)CrimesRank (Billericay East)
St Martin's266 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns243 22,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East210 32,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West177 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne130 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North113 71,738 61,569 6
Vange118 61,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park89 81,388 71,371 8
Wickford North55 13956 9925 9
Wickford Park70 9790 10662 11
Billericay West63 12545 12707 10
Crouch66 10467 16451 15
Wickford Castledon63 11529 13605 12
Burstead40 15485 15518 14
Langdon Hills52 14523 14449 16

Billericay East 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 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202516
April 202512
March 202516
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202423
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 202556
February 20254
January 202510
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Billericay East in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Salesbury Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kelvedon Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hillway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wakefield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Coxbridge Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. St Ediths Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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