Crime Rate in Laindon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Laindon Park

The total recorded crimes in Laindon Park, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Laindon Park crime rate of 3.69 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 Laindon Park, encompassing approximately 27,345 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Laindon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 18
  • King Edward Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Laindon Park?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Laindon Park reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 1,388 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Laindon Park witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Laindon Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 1,371 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Laindon Park witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Laindon Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Laindon Park has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Laindon Park crimes were 1,388. The crime rate of Laindon Park in 2024 was 50.76 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Laindon Park were around 1,371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.14 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Laindon Park)CrimesRank (Laindon Park)CrimesRank (Laindon Park)
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
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

Laindon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 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 (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202424
July 20248
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202540
March 202541
February 202545
January 202529
December 202434
November 202422
October 202441
September 202447
August 202437
July 202449
June 202472
May 202430

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202517
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
August 202411
July 202414
June 202422
May 202418

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Laindon Park in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. King Edward Mead (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackmores (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rowenhall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Briar Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. The Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Carol Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Braiswick Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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