Crime Rates at Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NN

Whitmore Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns , and the 233rd 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 2NN) in the last 12 months was 50.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.7% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whitmore Way (SS14 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.