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Crime in Shotgate

Shotgate had 140 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 7 Basildon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% below the middle Basildon area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

SS11, Basildon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shotgate

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40.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 7Basildon rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 46 Apr 37 May 44 Jun 50 Jul 46 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5942%
anti-social behaviour3626%
criminal damage1410%
public order107%
theft86%
vehicle crime43%
drugs43%
weapons21%

Shotgate against Basildon

TypeShotgate per 1,000Middle Basildon areaChange
Violence17.222.8▲ 5%
Burglary0.61.8–
Vehicle crime1.26–
Anti-social behaviour10.510.5▲ 50%
Theft and robbery2.35.5▼ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Runwell97.10%
Wickford81.7▼ 1%
Benfleet51.5▲ 4%
Shotgate40.9▲ 4%
Rettendon35.5▼ 7%
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 Shotgate a safe area?

Shotgate had about 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 7 Basildon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shotgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and criminal damage (14).