Total Crime Rate
46.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bootham Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East , and the 213th 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 Bootham Close (CM12 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 46.3 per 1,000 residents and was 6.0% higher 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 7 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bootham Close (CM12 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Heath Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tye Common Road | Under investigation |
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