Crime Rate in Lee Chapel North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee Chapel North

The total recorded crimes in Lee Chapel North, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee Chapel North crime rate of 2.42 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 Lee Chapel North, encompassing approximately 46,698 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Lee Chapel North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mellow Purgess Close with total crimes: 7
  • Delimands with total crimes: 6
  • Bostocke Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lee Chapel North?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Lee Chapel North reported a higher crime volume than the Basildon average, with 1,738 crimes compared to 1,285. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lee Chapel North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Lee Chapel North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 1,569 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lee Chapel North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lee Chapel North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lee Chapel North has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Lee Chapel North crimes were 1,738. The crime rate of Lee Chapel North in 2024 was 37.22 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lee Chapel North were around 1,569 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.60 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)
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
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 Hills52 14523 14449 16

Lee Chapel North 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 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202524
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 20252
January 202516
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202558
May 202541
April 202561
March 202549
February 202537
January 202552
December 202448
November 202455
October 202461
September 202443
August 202449

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202514
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202519
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lee Chapel North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lee Chapel North postcode area is presented below.

1. Mellow Purgess Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Delimands (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Bostocke Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Markhams Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Seymour Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Southwell Link (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Little Lullaway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Trindehay (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
9. Chancel Close (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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