Crime in Langdon Hills: statistics, rates and trends
1,520 crimes were recorded in Langdon Hills in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Langdon Hills at a glance
- Crime trends in Langdon Hills
- Types of crime in Langdon Hills
- Langdon Hills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Langdon Hills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Langdon Hills
- Demographics of Langdon Hills
- Questions about crime in Langdon Hills
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (726), shoplifting (170) and public order (118) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Langdon Hills | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,520 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.2 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,636 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Langdon Hills of any year here (1,520 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,520 | 97.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,348 | 86.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,412 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,278 | 81.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,365 | 87.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,377 | 88.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,446 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,380 | 88.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,263 | 80.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 164 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
Compared with England and Wales, Langdon Hills recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (36% above the national rate) and shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (56% below) and burglary (37% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 531 to 726 and shoplifting rose from 128 to 170, while vehicle crime fell from 130 to 73 and burglary fell from 51 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 726 | 46.4 | 34.2 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 170 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -44% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Langdon Hills; the highest is St Martin's, Basildon (173.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Burstead (44.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langdon Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel North | 1,380 | 88.4 | -9% |
| Laindon Park | 1,151 | 81.8 | -16% |
| Nethermayne | 1,402 | 96.5 | -1% |
| St Martin's | 2,552 | 173.9 | +79% |
| Fryerns | 2,656 | 165.5 | +70% |
| Burstead | 584 | 44.4 | -54% |
| Pitsea South East | 2,210 | 156.1 | +61% |
| Pitsea North West | 1,730 | 132.7 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Langdon Hills over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (562).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 562 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 179 |
| On or near Alexander Road | 29 |
| On or near Burr Close | 26 |
| On or near Fauners | 26 |
| On or near Paprills | 25 |
| On or near Takely End | 25 |
| On or near High Road | 22 |
| On or near Britten Close | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
Of the 1,414 crimes in Langdon Hills with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 596 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 135 | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Langdon Hills has an estimated population of 15,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Langdon Hills average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Langdon Hills | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Langdon Hills a safe place to live?
Langdon Hills recorded 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Langdon Hills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 726 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (170).
Is crime in Langdon Hills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langdon Hills was up 13% on the year before: 1,520 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Langdon Hills?
About 15,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Langdon Hills?
Langdon Hills 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.