Total Crime Rate
45.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maple Mead area has the 20th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East , and the 210th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Maple Mead (CM12 9QT) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 5.1% 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 41.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maple Mead (CM12 9QT), the main crime hotspot is near Hickstars Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 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 | Gatwick View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Well Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Langham Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Langham Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crays View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crays View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crays View | Under investigation |
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