Crime in Laindon Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,168 crimes were recorded in Laindon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Laindon Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Laindon Park
- Types of crime in Laindon Park
- Laindon Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Laindon Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Laindon Park
- Population and deprivation in Laindon Park
- Questions about crime in Laindon Park
- About this data
1,168 crimes were recorded in Laindon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 469 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Laindon Park has the 1,732nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Laindon Park | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,168 | 19,018 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,063 | 193,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Laindon Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,152). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,168 | 83.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,152 | 81.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,290 | 91.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,557 | 110.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,441 | 102.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,803 | 128.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,558 | 110.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,506 | 107.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,428 | 101.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Laindon Park 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+61%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 33.3 | 0.97 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 6.1 | 1.24 | -25% |
| Other theft | 83 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +9% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.8 | 0.88 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +7% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +61% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.46 | +567% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -44% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.1 | 0.84 | +45% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Laindon Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Laindon Park recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Laindon Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Laindon Park recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Laindon Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Laindon Park recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Laindon Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Laindon Park recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Laindon Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Laindon Park recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Laindon Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Laindon Park recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Laindon Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Laindon Park recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Laindon Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Laindon Park recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Laindon Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Laindon Park recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Laindon Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Laindon Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 567% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Laindon Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Laindon Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Laindon Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Laindon Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Laindon Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Laindon Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Laindon Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Laindon Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Laindon Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Laindon Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Laindon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel North | 1,370 | 87.7 | +6% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,518 | 97.1 | +17% |
| Burstead | 588 | 44.7 | -46% |
| St Martin's | 2,571 | 175.2 | +111% |
| Nethermayne | 1,392 | 95.8 | +15% |
| Fryerns | 2,625 | 163.6 | +97% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -31% |
| Billericay East | 509 | 41.5 | -50% |
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 Laindon Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 134 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Wimbourne | 39 |
| On or near Regent Court | 36 |
| On or near Rowenhall | 29 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 26 |
| On or near Wayletts | 26 |
| On or near King Edward Mead | 24 |
| On or near Kathleen Ferrier Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Hornsby Way | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Laindon Park 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 | 400 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 391 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Laindon Park has an estimated population of 14,063. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Laindon Park sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Laindon Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Laindon Park a safe place to live?
Laindon Park recorded 83.1 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 Laindon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Laindon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Laindon Park was up 1% on the year before: 1,168 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,152 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Laindon Park?
Laindon Park 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 Laindon Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.