Total Crime Rate
74.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princes Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Mayland , and the 42nd highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Princes Avenue (CM0 7HG) in the last 12 months was 74.4 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% higher than the Mayland average (43.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 55.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princes Avenue (CM0 7HG), the main crime hotspot is near The Wellingtons. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mayland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wellingtons | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Regents Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queenborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wellingtons | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Munsons Alley | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West House Estate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dukes Avenue | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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