Crime in Laindon Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,151 crimes were recorded in Laindon Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Laindon Park
- Questions about crime in Laindon Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (467), anti-social behaviour (115) and criminal damage and arson (103) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Laindon Park | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,151 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.8 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,063 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Laindon Park of any year here (1,151 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,151 | 81.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,158 | 82.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,280 | 91.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,566 | 111.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,451 | 103.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,760 | 125.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,565 | 111.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,523 | 108.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,435 | 102.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Laindon Park recorded notably more possession of weapons (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (47% below) and shoplifting (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 47 and other theft rose from 72 to 83, while vehicle crime fell from 117 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 33.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other theft | 83 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Laindon Park; 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 Laindon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | +8% |
| Langdon Hills | 1,520 | 97.2 | +19% |
| Burstead | 584 | 44.4 | -46% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +112% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | +18% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +102% |
| Castledon & Crouch | 734 | 57.0 | -30% |
| Billericay East | 504 | 41.1 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Laindon Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Wimbourne | 37 |
| On or near Regent Court | 34 |
| On or near Rowenhall | 29 |
| On or near Briar Mead | 25 |
| On or near Wayletts | 25 |
| On or near King Edward Mead | 23 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 22 |
| On or near Kathleen Ferrier Crescent | 21 |
Of the 1,036 crimes in Laindon Park with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 386 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Laindon Park has an estimated population of 14,063 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Laindon Park average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Laindon Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Laindon Park a safe place to live?
Laindon Park recorded 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Laindon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Laindon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Laindon Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,158 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Laindon Park?
About 14,063 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Laindon Park?
Laindon Park 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.