Total Crime Rate
13.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Orchard area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch , and the 48th 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 The Orchard (SS12 0HB) in the last 12 months was 13.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.7% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Orchard (SS12 0HB), the main crime hotspot is near Kingley Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Leasway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burne Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingley Close | Under investigation |
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