Latest figures published on 03 March 2026 show that violence and sexual offences were the most reported crimes in Basildon, Essex, during the first month of the year. The data reveals that police recorded 295 incidents in this category, a much higher number than other types of local crime.
According to records from Essex Police, the number of violent and sexual reports far exceeded cases of antisocial behaviour, which had 74 reports. Other common issues in the area included 72 reports of shoplifting and 59 reports of other types of theft during January 2026.
Chief Inspector Paul Hogben, the District Commander for the area, noted that officers secured nearly 1,600 charges and attended almost 16,000 incidents throughout 2025. These latest figures follow a change in 2025 that saw 11 officers moved into dedicated roles to focus specifically on local neighbourhoods.
The new data, which is also tracked by CrimeRate, helps local schools and community groups understand which safety issues are most common in their streets. The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex helped launch the neighbourhood team expansion to ensure more visible patrols in town centres and areas where crime is most frequent.
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