Total Crime Rate
43.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dalmeny area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills , and the 199th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dalmeny (SS16 6DD) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% lower than the Langdon Hills average (90.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dalmeny (SS16 6DD), the main crime hotspot is near Alexander Road. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Langdon Hills| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Oaks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathleigh Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vowler Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Alexander Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Davids Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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