Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Florence Gardens area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon , and the 115th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
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 Florence Gardens (RG18 3HA) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 21.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Florence Gardens (RG18 3HA), the main crime hotspot is near Tull Way. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Basildon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gordon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Peers Place | Under investigation |
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