Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Road area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills , and the 243rd highest 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 High Road (SS16 6HQ) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 24.5% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Road (SS16 6HQ), 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 | St Davids Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Alexander Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Samuel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Hyde | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Delmores | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lippits Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Oaks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Firle | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lippits Hill | Under investigation |
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