Crime Rates at Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2PD

Whitmore Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns , and the 161st 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 2PD) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whitmore Way (SS14 2PD), the main crime hotspot is near Peldon Pavement. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.