Crime Rate in Crouch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crouch

The total recorded crimes in Crouch, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crouch crime rate of 5.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crouch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aspen Court with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Barleylands Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crouch has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns202 32,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East202 22,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West160 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne128 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North106 61,738 61,569 6
Vange78 91,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park97 71,388 71,371 8
Billericay East85 8609 11579 13
Wickford North60 10956 9925 9
Billericay West48 12545 12707 10
Wickford Park45 13790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon57 11529 13605 12
Burstead36 14485 15518 14
Langdon Hills35 16523 14449 16

Crouch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410
July 202417
June 202432
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Crouch in March 2025

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

1. Aspen Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Kings Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Barleylands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Pipps Hill Road North (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
5. High Road North (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Winchester Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Walnut Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Goodview Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crays Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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