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 May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee Chapel North crime rate of 2.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-32.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Lee Chapel North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Knightleys with total crimes: 7
  • Petunia Close with total crimes: 7
  • Woolmergreen with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Lee Chapel North has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)CrimesRank (Lee Chapel North)
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
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
Langdon Hills47 12523 14449 16
Burstead36 15485 15518 14
Crouch41 14467 16451 15

Lee Chapel North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202561
March 202549
February 202537
January 202552
December 202448
November 202455
October 202461
September 202443
August 202449
July 202448
June 2024106
May 202447

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412
July 202418
June 202468
May 202421

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 20252
January 202516
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 202520
December 202417
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lee Chapel North in May 2025

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

1. Great Knightleys (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petunia Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Woolmergreen (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
4. Mellow Purgess Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clifford Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shepeshall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Southwell Link (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Raleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jermayns (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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