Total Crime Rate
69.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Highfield Approach area has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead , and the 252nd highest 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 Highfield Approach (CM11 2PD) in the last 12 months was 69.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% higher than the Burstead average (45.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfield Approach (CM11 2PD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beams Way, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Briar View (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Jackdaw Close | Under investigation |
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