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Crime in Great Burstead

Great Burstead had 58 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 7 Basildon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Basildon area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

CM11, Basildon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Burstead

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48crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 7Basildon rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 22 Apr 28 May 16 Jun 21 Jul 21 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Burstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2136%
vehicle crime1017%
public order712%
criminal damage712%
anti-social behaviour610%
theft47%
burglary23%
other crime12%

Great Burstead against Basildon

TypeGreat Burstead per 1,000Middle Basildon areaChange
Violence17.422.8▼ 32%
Burglary1.71.8–
Vehicle crime8.36–
Anti-social behaviour510.5▼ 40%
Theft and robbery3.35.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Basildon158.1▲ 10%
Laindon92.8▲ 16%
Billericay52▲ 7%
Stock50▼ 36%
Great Burstead48▼ 6%
Hutton45.6▲ 4%
Ramsden Heath29.2▲ 21%
See every Basildon area ranked on the crime in Basildon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Great Burstead a safe area?

Great Burstead had about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 7 Basildon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Burstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by vehicle crime (10) and public order (7).