Crime Rate in Laindon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Laindon Park

The total recorded crimes in Laindon Park, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Laindon Park crime rate of 3.55 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Laindon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • Hornsby Way with total crimes: 5
  • Braiswick Place 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Laindon Park has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 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.

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
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

Laindon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202424
July 20248
June 202420
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202545
January 202529
December 202434
November 202422
October 202441
September 202447
August 202437
July 202449
June 202472
May 202430
April 202444

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202426
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Laindon Park in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Hornsby Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Braiswick Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Rowenhall (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Roberts Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ashton Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Regent Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Arne Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wimbourne (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Paxfords (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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