Crime Rates at Linden Close, Benfleet, SS7 4BD

Linden Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St George's , and the 27th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Linden Close (SS7 4BD) in the last 12 months was 139.1 per 1,000 residents and was 166.0% higher than the St George's average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linden Close (SS7 4BD), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.