Crime Rate in Billericay West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billericay West

The total recorded crimes in Billericay West, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billericay West crime rate of 2.47 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 West, encompassing approximately 25,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Billericay West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Jacqueline Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Billericay West?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Billericay West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 545 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Billericay West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Billericay West had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 707 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Billericay West recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Billericay West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Billericay West has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Billericay West crimes were 545. The crime rate of Billericay West in 2024 was 21.38 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billericay West were around 707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.73 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billericay West)CrimesRank (Billericay West)CrimesRank (Billericay West)
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
Crouch66 10467 16451 15
Billericay East35 16609 11579 13
Wickford Castledon63 11529 13605 12
Burstead40 15485 15518 14
Langdon Hills52 14523 14449 16

Billericay West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202510
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Billericay West in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Jacqueline Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Celandine Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fern Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Trafalgar Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Lorrimore Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Ruskin Dene (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Whinhams Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Raven Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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