Crime Rate in Basildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basildon

The total recorded crimes in Basildon, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basildon crime rate of 76.80 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 Basildon, encompassing approximately 182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Basildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kiln Ride with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wallingford Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Basildon?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Basildon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 90 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Basildon had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 69 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Basildon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Basildon has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 76.80 ranking 23th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Basildon crimes were 90. The crime rate of Basildon in 2024 was 493.69 (year) or 41.14 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Basildon were around 69 crimes with yearly crime rate of 378.50 (year) or 31.54 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Basildon 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 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Basildon in July 2025

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

1. Kiln Ride (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wallingford Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. The Coombe (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Starveall Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Townsend Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gardeners Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morrison Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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