Crime Rate in Fryerns: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fryerns

The total recorded crimes in Fryerns, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fryerns crime rate of 6.61 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 Fryerns, encompassing approximately 38,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-12.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
Fryerns Crime Hotspots

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

  • Festival Way with total crimes: 38
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Fryerns?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Fryerns reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 2,701 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fryerns witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Fryerns experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 2,745 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fryerns witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, Fryerns has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fryerns Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fryerns has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Fryerns crimes were 2,701. The crime rate of Fryerns in 2024 was 70.03 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fryerns were around 2,745 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.17 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fryerns)CrimesRank (Fryerns)CrimesRank (Fryerns)
St Martin's184 32,586 22,809 1
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
Burstead36 15485 15518 14
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Fryerns Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202510
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 202414
November 202418
October 202417
September 202414
August 202417
July 202425
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202415
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 910 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202589
March 202574
February 202554
January 202567
December 202446
November 202456
October 202456
September 202480
August 202471
July 202467
June 2024114
May 202458

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202536
March 202531
February 202512
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202427
September 202430
August 202432
July 202410
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202516
February 202520
January 202529
December 202417
November 202423
October 202423
September 202414
August 202423
July 202418
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202524
February 202519
January 202530
December 202435
November 202436
October 202439
September 202411
August 202429
July 202457
June 202444
May 202449

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202512
March 202514
February 202510
January 202516
December 202417
November 202417
October 202418
September 202418
August 202422
July 202420
June 202422
May 202420

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fryerns in May 2025

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

1. Festival Way (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Kennet Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Whitmore Court (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ghyllgrove Close (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Holbech Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Orsett End (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1

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