Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kennel Lane area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead , and the 202nd 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 Kennel Lane (CM11 2SU) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 7.9% higher than the Burstead average (40.7 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kennel Lane (CM11 2SU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tyrone Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hammonds Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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