Crime Rates at Scholars Crescent, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6HG

Scholars Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Laindon Park , and the 72nd 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 Scholars Crescent (SS15 6HG) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.3% lower than the Laindon Park average (81.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scholars Crescent (SS15 6HG), the main crime hotspot is near Wimbourne. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.