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Crime in Laindon

Laindon had 1,180 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 7 Basildon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Basildon area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

SS15, Basildon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Laindon

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92.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 7Basildon rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common473 in 3 months

Month by month

314 Mar 342 Apr 364 May 347 Jun 399 Jul 434 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Laindon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence47340%
anti-social behaviour13311%
shoplifting1089%
criminal damage948%
public order887%
theft837%
vehicle crime797%
drugs524%

Laindon against Basildon

TypeLaindon per 1,000Middle Basildon areaChange
Violence37.222.8▲ 11%
Burglary2.31.8▼ 31%
Vehicle crime6.26▲ 41%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.5▲ 12%
Theft and robbery8.25.5▲ 44%

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%
Vange132.10%
Laindon92.8▲ 16%
West Horndon80▼ 6%
Corringham65.4▼ 9%
Billericay52▲ 7%
Great Burstead48▼ 6%
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 Laindon a safe area?

Laindon had about 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 7 Basildon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Laindon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (473), followed by anti-social behaviour (133) and shoplifting (108).