Crime Rates at West Ley, Burnham-on-crouch, CM0 8LH

West Ley area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Burnham-on-Crouch North , and the 26th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .

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 West Ley (CM0 8LH) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% lower than the Burnham-on-Crouch North average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Ley (CM0 8LH), the main crime hotspot is near New Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.