Basildon Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Basildon during July 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the area's characteristics as a commuter town with a mix of urban and suburban elements. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of all recorded crimes, the highest proportion of any category, and were 16% above the UK average. This suggests a potential link to the area's higher population density and the presence of retail and leisure hubs that attract both residents and visitors during the summer months. Shoplifting, at 9.7% of total crimes, and vehicle crime, at 9.1%, also stood out as significant contributors to the overall rate, both exceeding UK averages by 32% and 74% respectively. These figures may be influenced by the area's extensive road network, which sees increased traffic during peak holiday periods, and the presence of retail centres that could attract opportunistic thieves. The seasonal context of July—characterised by long evenings, school holidays, and a surge in tourism—likely plays a role in these patterns, with the closure of schools contributing to a rise in youth-related anti-social behaviour. However, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 9.5% compared to June, due to targeted policing efforts or the natural fluctuation of seasonal activities. The balance between property and violent crimes in July highlights the area's vulnerability to both economic and social factors, with a strong emphasis on public safety measures during the summer months.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in Basildon's crime profile, with possession of weapons rising by 83.3% compared to the previous month, a figure that may be linked to increased summer gatherings or events. Concurrently, public order offences surged by 39.6%, a change that aligns with the seasonal context of peak tourism and outdoor events. These increases contrast with a 9.5% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 9.5% from 168 to 152 incidents. The category of violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, at 16% higher than the national rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the localised nature of certain crime types, with Basildon's violent crime rate being 3.3 per 1,000—well above the UK benchmark. Residents may find the 39.6% increase in public order offences particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for heightened awareness during large-scale summer events.

Basildon's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous month's 8.1 per 1,000. This shift places the area 6% above the UK average, a figure that reflects broader patterns in property and violent crime. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 56 crimes per day, a localised measure that highlights the intensity of activity over the 31-day period. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 in 112 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate, while higher than the previous month, does not necessarily indicate a long-term trend but rather a fluctuation that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the peak of the tourism season and the closure of schools, which often correlate with increased public activity and associated risks.