Crime in Billericay East: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Billericay East in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Billericay East
- Questions about crime in Billericay East
- About this data
509 crimes were recorded in Billericay East in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billericay East has the 3,390th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billericay East | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 509 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,275 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billericay East was highest in the year to July 2019 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (509). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 509 | 41.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 519 | 42.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 629 | 51.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 591 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 613 | 49.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 634 | 51.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 743 | 60.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 748 | 60.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 739 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billericay East 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+82%) and public order (+31%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 16.4 | 0.48 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -56% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 3.3 | 0.21 | +82% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +31% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +107% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -7% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -25% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +69% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +600% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -73% |
Violence and sexual offences in Billericay East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billericay East recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Billericay East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billericay East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billericay East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billericay East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billericay East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billericay East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billericay East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billericay East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billericay East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billericay East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billericay East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billericay East recorded 28 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billericay East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billericay East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billericay East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billericay East recorded 24 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 25% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billericay East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billericay East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Billericay East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billericay East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billericay East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billericay East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Billericay East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billericay East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billericay East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billericay East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billericay East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay West | 662 | 55.4 | +34% |
| Burstead | 588 | 44.7 | +8% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | +37% |
| Laindon Park | 1,168 | 83.1 | +100% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | +112% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +295% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +323% |
| Wickford Park | 1,097 | 90.5 | +118% |
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 Billericay East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Police Station | 27 |
| On or near Betoyne Close | 22 |
| On or near Kelvedon Close | 19 |
| On or near St Ediths Lane | 18 |
| On or near Darcy Mews | 15 |
| On or near Harrods Court | 14 |
| On or near Salesbury Drive | 14 |
| On or near St Mary'S Avenue | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billericay East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 30.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 9.4% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Billericay East has an estimated population of 12,275. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billericay East sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billericay East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Billericay East a safe place to live?
Billericay East recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Billericay East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (43).
Is crime in Billericay East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billericay East was down 2% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 519 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billericay East?
Billericay East is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Billericay East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.