Crime in Billericay East: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Billericay East in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billericay East at a glance
- Crime trends in Billericay East
- Types of crime in Billericay East
- Billericay East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billericay East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billericay East
- Demographics of Billericay East
- Questions about crime in Billericay East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), shoplifting (45) and anti-social behaviour (43) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,400th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Billericay East | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 504 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,275 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Billericay East of any year here (504 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 504 | 41.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 519 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 609 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 613 | 49.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 632 | 51.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 734 | 59.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 723 | 58.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 755 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billericay East recorded notably more other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below) and criminal damage and arson (66% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 27 to 43 and public order rose from 27 to 39, while shoplifting fell from 92 to 45 and vehicle crime fell from 59 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.5 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Billericay East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billericay East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay West | 631 | 52.8 | +29% |
| Burstead | 584 | 44.4 | +8% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | +39% |
| Laindon Park | 1,151 | 81.8 | +99% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | +115% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +303% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +324% |
| Wickford Park | 1,146 | 94.5 | +130% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Billericay East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Police Station | 25 |
| On or near Betoyne Close | 22 |
| On or near Kelvedon Close | 21 |
| On or near St Ediths Lane | 19 |
| On or near Salesbury Drive | 15 |
| On or near Harrods Court | 13 |
| On or near Darcy Mews | 12 |
| On or near St Mary'S Avenue | 12 |
Of the 461 crimes in Billericay East with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Billericay East has an estimated population of 12,275 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billericay East average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billericay East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billericay East a safe place to live?
Billericay East recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,400th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Billericay East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (45).
Is crime in Billericay East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billericay East was down 3% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 519 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billericay East?
About 12,275 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billericay East?
Billericay East is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.