Total Crime Rate
94.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laburnum Avenue area has the 10th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch , and the 171st highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laburnum Avenue (SS12 0DA) in the last 12 months was 94.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% higher than the Castledon & Crouch average (55.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 45.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laburnum Avenue (SS12 0DA), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castledon & Crouch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bridge House Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bridge House Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Keats Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nevendon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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