Total Crime Rate
65.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Heather Bank area has the 12th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East , and the 263rd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heather Bank (CM11 2BJ) in the last 12 months was 65.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.6% higher than the Billericay East average (38.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heather Bank (CM11 2BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Kelvedon Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Britannia Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Daines Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Britannia Close | Under investigation |
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