Crime Rate in Langdon Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langdon Hills

The total recorded crimes in Langdon Hills, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langdon Hills crime rate of 2.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Langdon Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 6
  • Burr Close with total crimes: 4
  • New Avenue 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 July 2025 the Langdon Hills has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)CrimesRank (Langdon Hills)
St Martin's266 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns243 22,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East210 32,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West177 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne130 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North113 71,738 61,569 6
Vange118 61,204 81,488 7
Laindon Park89 81,388 71,371 8
Wickford North55 13956 9925 9
Wickford Park70 9790 10662 11
Billericay West63 12545 12707 10
Crouch66 10467 16451 15
Billericay East35 16609 11579 13
Wickford Castledon63 11529 13605 12
Burstead40 15485 15518 14

Langdon Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Langdon Hills in July 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 offences3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Burr Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. New Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. Reeves Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Derby Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Silvermere (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Berry Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Southway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Wiscombe Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Waterfalls (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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