Billericay Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Billericay’s December 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 60.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s generally safer environment. Violence and sexual offences (40 cases) accounted for 41.7% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (15 cases) and other theft (11 cases). This distribution contrasts with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences make up 53% of all crimes. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes—likely influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, were 53% below the UK average, potentially due to the town’s relatively low population density and strong community engagement. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, matched the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or parking arrangements may not contribute to significant disparities. Other theft, however, was 44% below the UK average, linked to effective local policing or community initiatives. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, despite December’s typical retail activity, hints at successful crime prevention strategies. These findings illustrate how Billericay’s unique demographics and geography shape its crime profile, balancing seasonal challenges with consistently low rates compared to national benchmarks.

December 2024 marked a significant 57.1% increase in other theft, rising from 7 to 11 incidents. This surge may reflect heightened activity during the festive season, when valuables are more visible in homes. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose 50% to 15 incidents, possibly linked to increased car usage during holiday travel or targeted thefts in residential areas. Burglary also climbed by 50%, from 4 to 6 cases, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. In contrast, public order offences fell 44.4% to 5 incidents, likely due to reduced foot traffic during Christmas closures. Violence and sexual offences, at 40 cases, remain 53% below the UK average, suggesting the area’s community dynamics and policing efforts are effective in curbing such crimes. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local crime patterns.

Billericay's crime rate in December 2024 dropped 13.7% from the previous month, falling to 2.8 per 1,000 residents from 3.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as December's extended evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average—slightly lower than the 3.5 daily rate in November. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 352 residents, a figure that reflects the area’s low overall crime profile compared to national trends. The population context reinforces this: with 33,774 residents, the 96 crimes recorded represent a manageable volume relative to the community size. This contrast with the UK average highlights Billericay’s generally safer environment, though the drop in some categories, like public order offences, suggests localized factors may be influencing specific crime types.