Crime Rate in Langdon Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langdon Hills

The total recorded crimes in Langdon Hills, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langdon Hills crime rate of 1.92 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 Langdon Hills, encompassing approximately 18,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Langdon Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 6
  • Alexander Road with total crimes: 4
  • B1007 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Langdon Hills?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Langdon Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 523 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Langdon Hills recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Langdon Hills had fewer crimes than the Basildon average, with 449 crimes compared to 1,302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Langdon Hills recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Basildon, Langdon Hills has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Langdon Hills Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Langdon Hills has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Langdon Hills crimes were 523. The crime rate of Langdon Hills in 2024 was 28.67 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Langdon Hills were around 449 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.62 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 16 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
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Langdon Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416
April 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Langdon Hills in March 2025

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

1. High Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Alexander Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B1007 (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. Flint Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Jasmine Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manning Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Puckleside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lee Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Homestead Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beeleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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