Billericay Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Billericay recorded 130 crimes across its population of 33,774, equating to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 54.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety despite the monthly rise. Violence and sexual offences (37 cases) accounted for 28.5% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (24 cases) at 18.5% and anti-social behaviour (15 cases) at 11.5%. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely influenced these patterns, with public order offences and shoplifting aligning with increased foot traffic and outdoor activity. However, the area’s low violent crime rate, 64% below the UK average, suggests that Billericay’s built-up environment may foster a more stable social climate compared to larger urban centres. The crime profile reflects a balance between localized spikes, such as the surge in burglary, and consistent underperformance relative to national averages in categories like drug-related crimes. This interplay of factors paints a nuanced picture of a community where seasonal dynamics and population density shape crime trends, though not to the extent seen in more densely populated or economically disadvantaged areas.

July 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and robbery both surging by 300% and 200% respectively, reflecting a sharp increase from single incidents to four burglaries and three robberies. This rise may partly explain the 9.4% monthly increase in overall crime rates. Meanwhile, public order offences jumped by 140%, likely linked to the summer season’s festivals and events. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 55.6%, possibly due to increased community engagement or seasonal focus on public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, decreased by 21.3%, a trend consistent with the area’s generally low violent crime rates compared to the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Shoplifting remained stable at the UK average, indicating that retail crime is neither over- nor underrepresented in Billericay’s profile.

Billericay’s crime rate in July 2025 rose to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% increase from the previous month’s 3.5 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 4 crimes per day across the built-up area, with one reported crime occurring for every 260 residents over the course of the month. While the rate remains significantly below the UK average, the upward trend suggests seasonal or localized factors may be influencing patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, the area remains comparatively safe—each resident faces a 1-in-260 chance of being involved in a crime monthly, a statistic that contextualizes the low frequency relative to national trends. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, offering a tangible measure of risk that aligns with the area’s broader safety profile.