Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shooters Hill area has the 14th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon , and the 211th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
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 Shooters Hill (RG8 7DU) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 31.9% higher than the Basildon average (27.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shooters Hill (RG8 7DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Station Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hartslock Court (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Basildon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hartslock Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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