Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North , and the 98th 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 Hill Avenue (SS11 8LT) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Avenue (SS11 8LT), the main crime hotspot is near Westfield Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wickford North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sharlands Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charters Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Hawkins Close | Under investigation |
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