Crime Rate in Basildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basildon

The total recorded crimes in Basildon, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basildon crime rate of 38.40 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Basildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Starveall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Townsend 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 May 2025 the Basildon has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 38.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)CrimesRank (Basildon)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Basildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
2. Starveall Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Townsend Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kiln Ride (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Old Stocks Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bethesda Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pangbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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