Crime Rate in Fryerns: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fryerns

The total recorded crimes in Fryerns, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fryerns crime rate of 5.24 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 Fryerns, encompassing approximately 38,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
Fryerns Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Festival Way with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fryerns has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 5.24 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
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
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Fryerns Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202415
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 793 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202554
January 202567
December 202446
November 202456
October 202456
September 202480
August 202471
July 202467
June 2024114
May 202458
April 202450

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 422 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202512
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202427
September 202430
August 202432
July 202410
June 202436
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202422
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Festival Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pendle Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
5. Holbech Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Jordan Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitmore Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ghyllgrove Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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