Crime Rate in Vange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vange

The total recorded crimes in Vange, Basildon, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vange crime rate of 3.89 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 Vange, encompassing approximately 30,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-4.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Vange Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Crockerford with total crimes: 8
  • Vange Hill Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Oldwyk with total crimes: 7

How safe is Vange?

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

  • Relative to Basildon:

    • In 2024, Vange demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Basildon average, with 1204 crimes compared to 1285.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Vange witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

    • In 2023, Vange experienced a greater number of crimes than the Basildon average, with 1,488 crimes compared to 1,302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Vange witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Basildon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Vange Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Vange has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Basildon, UK

In 2024, the total Vange crimes were 1,204. The crime rate of Vange in 2024 was 39.68 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Basildon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Vange were around 1,488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.04 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Basildon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vange)CrimesRank (Vange)CrimesRank (Vange)
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
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

Vange 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 61 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 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 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202564
May 202542
April 202549
March 202536
February 202546
January 202548
December 202454
November 202436
October 202457
September 202447
August 202452

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202413
October 20244
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20259
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 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
February 20251

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Vange in July 2025

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

1. South Crockerford (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Vange Hill Drive (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Oldwyk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
4. Swanstead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Dewsgreen (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Timberlog Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Pitseaville Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Lynstede (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hanover Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marney Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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