Total Crime Rate
78.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carroll Gardens area has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch , and the 208th highest 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 Carroll Gardens (SS12 9DL) in the last 12 months was 78.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.2% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 50.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carroll Gardens (SS12 9DL), the main crime hotspot is near Innes Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Ruthven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carswell Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ruthven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Muir Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ingrave Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Dickens Mews | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albany Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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