Total Crime Rate
214.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Watkins Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pitsea North West , and the 49th 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 Watkins Close (SS13 1TL) in the last 12 months was 214.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% higher than the Pitsea North West average (136.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watkins Close (SS13 1TL), the main crime hotspot is near Burnt Mills Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Basildon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Burnt Mills Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Watkins Close | Under investigation |
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