Crime Rate in Billericay East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billericay East

The total recorded crimes in Billericay East, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billericay East crime rate of 3.81 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Billericay East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 56
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Billericay East has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns202 32,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East202 22,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West160 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne128 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North106 61,738 61,569 6
Vange78 91,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park97 71,388 71,371 8
Wickford North60 10956 9925 9
Billericay West48 12545 12707 10
Wickford Park45 13790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon57 11529 13605 12
Burstead36 14485 15518 14
Langdon Hills35 16523 14449 16
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Billericay East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202423
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 20254
January 202510
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 202411

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
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Billericay East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting55
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Oakwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Kelvedon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Martin Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Darcy Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hillary Mount (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Ediths Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. St Edith'S Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mons Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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