Billericay Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billericay's crime rate in October 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, with 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.7. This 53.2% deficit underscores the area's position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Basildon. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents, a rate 44% below the UK average. Shoplifting and public order offences followed, each at 37% and 43% below the national average respectively. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced patterns of activity. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequent category, saw a rate 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area's demographics or local community engagement. The relatively low levels of property crime, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, could be attributed to Billericay's suburban character, with fewer high-traffic retail zones compared to larger urban centres. This contrast with the UK average suggests that local factors such as community policing, socioeconomic conditions, or geographic isolation may contribute to the area's crime profile. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime despite seasonal factors indicates a possible resilience in local crime prevention strategies.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling from 0 to 1. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity or changes in outdoor behaviour. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 61.5% (from 13 to 5), a decline that could be attributed to reduced traffic or enhanced security measures in parking areas. Shoplifting also fell sharply by 36.4% (from 22 to 14), linked to seasonal retail patterns or targeted policing efforts. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category (42.6% of total crimes), a rate 44% below the UK average. This divergence from the national trend may reflect Billericay's unique demographic or community dynamics, such as lower population density or targeted community initiatives.

Billericay's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2. This downward trend suggests a stabilising or improving local security environment. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 33,774, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though localised factors such as seasonal transitions and community engagement may play a role in shaping these statistics. The comparison to the UK average underscores Billericay's distinct position as an area with consistently lower crime rates, a pattern that may reflect broader socioeconomic or geographic characteristics.