Crime Rate in Burstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burstead

The total recorded crimes in Burstead, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burstead crime rate of 3.79 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 Burstead, encompassing approximately 10,560 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southend Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beams Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hickstars Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burstead?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Burstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 485 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burstead recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Burstead had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 518 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burstead recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burstead has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Burstead crimes were 485. The crime rate of Burstead in 2024 was 45.93 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burstead were around 518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.05 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burstead)CrimesRank (Burstead)CrimesRank (Burstead)
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
Billericay East35 16609 11579 13
Wickford Castledon63 11529 13605 12
Langdon Hills52 14523 14449 16

Burstead 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202521
April 20255
March 202513
February 202514
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202412
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Burstead in July 2025

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

1. Southend Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Beams Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hickstars Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Passingham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Well Mead (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tyrone Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St Agnes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Noak Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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