Crime Rates at Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2HL

Whitmore Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns , and the 137th 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 Whitmore Way (SS14 2HL) in the last 12 months was 30.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.8% lower than the Fryerns average (164.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whitmore Way (SS14 2HL), the main crime hotspot is near Orsett End. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.