Crime in Billericay West: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Billericay West in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billericay West at a glance
- Crime trends in Billericay West
- Types of crime in Billericay West
- Billericay West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billericay West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billericay West
- Demographics of Billericay West
- Questions about crime in Billericay West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), shoplifting (170) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Billericay West | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 631 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,946 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billericay West peaked in the year to August 2022 (798 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (487). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 631 | 52.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 40.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 491 | 41.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 788 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 798 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 708 | 59.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 680 | 56.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 756 | 63.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 619 | 51.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billericay West recorded notably more shoplifting (68% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (69% below) and public order (66% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 101 to 170 and anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 70, while other theft fell from 37 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 45 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 170 | 14.2 | 8.5 | +68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billericay West; the highest is St Martin's, Basildon (173.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Billericay East (41.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billericay West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay East | 504 | 41.1 | -22% |
| Burstead | 584 | 44.4 | -16% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | +8% |
| Laindon Park | 1,151 | 81.8 | +55% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | +67% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +213% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,520 | 97.2 | +84% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +229% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Billericay West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 134 |
| On or near Radstocks | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Whinhams Way | 28 |
| On or near Lorrimore Close | 22 |
| On or near Granville Close | 17 |
| On or near Bebington Close | 15 |
| On or near Wellington Mews | 12 |
| On or near Temple Close | 11 |
Of the 561 crimes in Billericay West with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 48.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Billericay West has an estimated population of 11,946 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billericay West average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billericay West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billericay West a safe place to live?
Billericay West recorded 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Billericay West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (170).
Is crime in Billericay West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billericay West was up 30% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billericay West?
About 11,946 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billericay West?
Billericay West 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.