Total Crime Rate
9.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bramble Tye area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead , and the 27th 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 Bramble Tye (SS15 5GR) in the last 12 months was 9.9 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Burstead average (40.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bramble Tye (SS15 5GR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Miles Gray Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ladysmith Way (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Handleys Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thistle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Miles Gray Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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