Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princes Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East , and the 58th lowest 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 Princes Close (CM12 0FJ) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% lower than the Billericay East average (43.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princes Close (CM12 0FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Lampern Mews. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billericay East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arundel Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arundel Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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