Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sussex Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Laindon Park , and the 40th 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 Sussex Close (SS15 6PR) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.0% lower than the Laindon Park average (83.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sussex Close (SS15 6PR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bedford Road, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cumberland Drive (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Laindon Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aston Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kent Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | New Century Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bedford Road | — |
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