Crime Rates at Swan Lane, Wickford, SS11 7DL

Swan Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North , and the 125th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Swan Lane (SS11 7DL) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.0% lower than the Wickford North average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swan Lane (SS11 7DL), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 120 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.