Basildon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw a crime rate in Basildon of 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 42.9% above the UK average of 7.0. This figure reflects a persistent challenge in the built-up area, where the seasonal context of Christmas shopping and the party season may have influenced crime patterns. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.4% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (63% above). Shoplifting followed with 8.2% of total crimes, while other theft and criminal damage and arson each contributed 7.2% and 6.9% respectively. These rates align with the area's urban character, where high streets and retail centres may drive shoplifting, and public spaces could contribute to violence. The month’s dark evenings and empty homes during the holiday period likely created conditions conducive to anti-social behaviour and property crime, though this category saw a notable decrease compared to the previous month. The overall crime rate, while elevated, is consistent with patterns observed in similar commuter towns where seasonal demand for retail services and social activity may temporarily amplify certain types of crime.

December 2025 marked a notable reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 29.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 111 to 78 incidents. This decline may be linked to local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal activity as the month progressed. Possession of weapons also saw a 21.4% decrease, from 14 to 11 cases, suggesting a temporary reduction in weapons-related crime. However, the month also witnessed sharp increases in specific categories: robbery surged by 133.3%, rising from 9 to 21 incidents, possibly reflecting heightened risks during festive periods or targeted criminal activity. Drug-related crimes increased by 32.8%, climbing from 58 to 77, which may indicate shifts in local drug markets or enforcement pressures. Other crime also rose by 26.3%, from 19 to 24, a trend that could be tied to unreported incidents or seasonal variations in reporting behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—63% above the UK average—and shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, remained 40% above the national benchmark. These figures highlight the combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends in crime.

The crime rate in Basildon for December 2025 increased by 4.3% compared to the previous month’s rate of 9.6 per 1,000, underscoring a slight upward trend in the built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 38 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the intensity of criminal activity in a relatively densely populated region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a community of 119,804 people. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of how crime impacts residents on a personal level, particularly in areas where public spaces and retail zones are prominent. When compared to the UK average, Basildon’s overall rate remains significantly higher, though the local context—such as the presence of high streets and the seasonal factors of December—may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes is distributed across a large demographic, which may temper the immediate perception of risk for some residents.