Crime Rates at Linden Leas, Benfleet, SS7 4BB

Linden Leas area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

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 Linden Leas (SS7 4BB) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.4% lower than the St George's average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linden Leas (SS7 4BB), the main crime hotspot is near Linden Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.