Crime Rate in Burstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burstead

The total recorded crimes in Burstead, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burstead crime rate of 3.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charity Farm Chase with total crimes: 4
  • Briar View 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 May 2025 the Burstead has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burstead)CrimesRank (Burstead)CrimesRank (Burstead)
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
Billericay West33 16545 12707 10
Wickford Park56 11790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon61 10529 13605 12
Billericay East42 13609 11579 13
Langdon Hills47 12523 14449 16
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Burstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20255
March 202513
February 202514
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202412
September 202414
August 202412
July 202417
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Burstead in May 2025

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

1. Charity Farm Chase (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Briar View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hickstars Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Roman Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Coopers Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. London Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. St Agnes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Noak Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Homefield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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