Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bruce Grove area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North , and the 103rd 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 Bruce Grove (SS11 8RB) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% 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 Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bruce Grove (SS11 8RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bruce Grove, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fanton Walk (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Wickford North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alicia Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bakers Farm Close | Under investigation |
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