Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ross Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills , and the 75th 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 Ross Way (SS16 6LX) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.1% lower than the Langdon Hills average (90.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -25.0% YoY).
In the area around Ross Way (SS16 6LX), 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 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Oaks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Alexander Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Alexander Road | Under investigation |
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