Crime in Basildon, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends

62 crimes were recorded in Basildon, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 20.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 24 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Basildon, West Berkshire has the 3,902nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Basildon, West Berkshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (111 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (62). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Basildon, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Basildon, West Berkshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Basildon, West Berkshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Basildon, West Berkshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Basildon, West Berkshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Basildon, West Berkshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Basildon, West Berkshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Basildon, West Berkshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Basildon, West Berkshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Basildon, West Berkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Basildon, West Berkshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Basildon, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Basildon, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Basildon, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 3,012. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Basildon, West Berkshire sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Basildon, West Berkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.