Crime Rate in Langdon Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langdon Hills

The total recorded crimes in Langdon Hills, Basildon, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langdon Hills crime rate of 2.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Langdon Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burr Close with total crimes: 5
  • Torney Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alexander Road 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 areas in the Basildon.

    • 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 areas in the Basildon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Langdon Hills has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)
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
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
Burstead36 15485 15518 14
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Langdon Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Langdon Hills in May 2025

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

1. Burr Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Torney Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Alexander Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Homestead Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Highview Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Blackthorn Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Whitcroft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. High Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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