Crime Rates at Markhams Chase, Basildon, SS15 5JY

Markhams Chase area has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lee Chapel North , and the 150th 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 Markhams Chase (SS15 5JY) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% lower than the Lee Chapel North average (95.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Markhams Chase (SS15 5JY), the main crime hotspot is near Woolmergreen. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.