Billericay Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Billericay’s crime rate stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that translates to a 1-in-286 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2, reflecting the area’s relatively low risk profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34% of total), followed by vehicle crime (13%) and criminal damage and arson (11%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Basildon, where retail and residential zones may contribute to certain types of offences. The seasonal context of June—longer evenings and the start of summer—may influence crime dynamics, as increased foot traffic in public spaces could temporarily elevate incidents like public order offences. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing, infrastructure, or socioeconomic conditions likely contribute to this disparity. The data also highlights a consistent gap between Billericay and national trends, particularly in categories like violence, where the rate is 57% below the UK average. This underscores the importance of considering local context when interpreting crime statistics, rather than relying on broad national comparisons alone.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 100% (from 3 to 6 incidents) and public order offences rising by 83.3% (from 6 to 11). These increases may reflect seasonal activity, such as more foot traffic in public spaces during longer evenings. Conversely, other theft and drugs-related crimes fell sharply—other theft dropped by 54.5% (11 to 5) and drugs offences by 37.5% (8 to 5), possibly due to targeted policing or reduced demand during summer. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (34% of total crimes), but their rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, a consistent trend. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, is also 11% below the UK rate, linked to the area’s infrastructure or parking patterns. These variations underscore the need for localized analysis rather than broad assumptions.

Billericay’s crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% increase from the previous month’s 3.3. This shift, though modest, reflects fluctuations in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly four reported crimes per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 286 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk: a resident has a 1-in-286 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, though this does not account for unreported incidents. The population context also matters—Billericay’s 33,774 residents mean that even small changes in crime rates can influence individual risk perceptions. While the increase is minimal, it aligns with seasonal trends, as longer evenings and summer activities may temporarily alter crime dynamics. The comparison to the UK average remains stark: Billericay’s rate is still 57.3% below the national figure, highlighting the area’s continued safety relative to broader trends.