Crime Rate in Crouch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crouch

The total recorded crimes in Crouch, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crouch crime rate of 10.24 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 Crouch, encompassing approximately 6,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Crouch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crouch Street with total crimes: 5
  • Goodview Road with total crimes: 4
  • Martindale Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crouch?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Crouch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 467 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crouch recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Crouch had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 451 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crouch recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crouch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crouch has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 10.24 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Crouch crimes were 467. The crime rate of Crouch in 2024 was 72.43 (year) or 6.04 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crouch were around 451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.95 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

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

Crouch 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 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202516
May 202519
April 202520
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Crouch in July 2025

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

1. Crouch Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Goodview Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Martindale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. North Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ladysmith Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pound Lane North (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cypress Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Walnut Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Willowfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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