Crime Rate in Billericay West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billericay West

The total recorded crimes in Billericay West, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billericay West crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Billericay West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radford Court with total crimes: 2
  • Lorrimore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gordon Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Billericay West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billericay West)CrimesRank (Billericay West)CrimesRank (Billericay West)
St Martin's184 32,586 22,809 1
Fryerns255 12,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East213 22,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West135 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne118 61,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North131 51,738 61,569 6
Vange97 81,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park101 71,388 71,371 8
Wickford North71 9956 9925 9
Wickford Park56 11790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon61 10529 13605 12
Billericay East42 13609 11579 13
Langdon Hills47 12523 14449 16
Burstead36 15485 15518 14
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Billericay West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414
July 202416
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Billericay West in May 2025

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

1. Radford Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Lorrimore Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gordon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Whinhams Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Radstocks (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hillhouse Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Dukes Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Paget Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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