Total Crime Rate
39.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leon Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne , and the 183rd 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 Leon Drive (SS16 4RJ) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Nethermayne average (88.2 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -64.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leon Drive (SS16 4RJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Deneway, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hollands Walk (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Nethermayne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickfield Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Slades | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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