Crime Rate in Vange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vange

The total recorded crimes in Vange, Basildon, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vange crime rate of 2.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Vange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stagden Cross with total crimes: 6
  • Swanstead with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Vange has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
St Martin's204 12,586 22,809 1
Fryerns202 32,701 12,745 2
Pitsea South East202 22,271 32,430 3
Pitsea North West160 41,949 41,850 4
Nethermayne128 51,816 51,681 5
Lee Chapel North106 61,738 61,569 6
Laindon Park97 71,388 71,371 8
Billericay East85 8609 11579 13
Wickford North60 10956 9925 9
Billericay West48 12545 12707 10
Wickford Park45 13790 10662 11
Wickford Castledon57 11529 13605 12
Burstead36 14485 15518 14
Langdon Hills35 16523 14449 16
Crouch36 15467 16451 15

Vange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202546
January 202548
December 202454
November 202436
October 202457
September 202447
August 202452
July 202442
June 202492
May 202444
April 202437

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202413
October 20244
September 20249
August 202413
July 20243
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 202415
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Vange in March 2025

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

1. Stagden Cross (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
2. Swanstead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Kent View Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Leys (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Bardfield (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ravenscourt Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Timberlog Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Alcotes (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
10. Gambleside (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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