Crime Rates at Chesterford Gardens, Basildon, SS14 3PS

Chesterford Gardens area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns , and the 267th 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 Chesterford Gardens (SS14 3PS) in the last 12 months was 60.0 per 1,000 residents and was 65.1% lower than the Fryerns average (171.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chesterford Gardens (SS14 3PS), the main crime hotspot is near Avon Way. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.