Crime in Billericay West: statistics, rates and trends
662 crimes were recorded in Billericay West in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 47% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Billericay West
- Questions about crime in Billericay West
- About this data
662 crimes were recorded in Billericay West in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 47% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 197 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billericay West has the 2,799th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billericay West | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 662 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +47% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,946 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billericay West was highest in the year to July 2023 (812 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (450). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 662 | 55.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 450 | 37.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 484 | 40.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 812 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 793 | 66.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 712 | 59.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 684 | 57.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 750 | 62.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 610 | 51.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billericay West 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+174%) and violence and sexual offences (+40%). The largest falls were in other theft (-28%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 197 | 16.5 | 1.99 | +174% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 15.7 | 0.46 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 5.3 | 0.34 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +3% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.7 | 0.82 | +23% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +67% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -28% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +79% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +122% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.52 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Shoplifting in Billericay West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billericay West recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 174% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Billericay West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billericay West recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billericay West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billericay West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billericay West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billericay West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billericay West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billericay West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billericay West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billericay West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billericay West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billericay West recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billericay West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billericay West recorded 26 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 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billericay West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billericay West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billericay West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billericay West recorded 20 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 122% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Billericay West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billericay West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billericay West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billericay West recorded 2 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Billericay West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billericay West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Billericay West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billericay West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billericay West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billericay West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billericay West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay East | 509 | 41.5 | -25% |
| Burstead | 588 | 44.7 | -19% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | +3% |
| Laindon Park | 1,168 | 83.1 | +50% |
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | +58% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +195% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | +75% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +216% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 164 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Radstocks | 42 |
| On or near Whinhams Way | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Lorrimore Close | 24 |
| On or near Granville Close | 19 |
| On or near Bebington Close | 15 |
| On or near Wellington Mews | 12 |
| On or near Sloane Mews | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billericay West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 44.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Billericay West has an estimated population of 11,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billericay West sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billericay West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Billericay West a safe place to live?
Billericay West recorded 55.4 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 West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (187).
Is crime in Billericay West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billericay West was up 47% on the year before: 662 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 450 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billericay West?
Billericay West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.