Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Stephens Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Althorne , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Stephens Road (CM3 6JE) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Althorne average (43.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Stephens Road (CM3 6JE), the main crime hotspot is near Cherry Blossom Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Althorne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brennan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferris Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Blossom Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Blossom Lane | Under investigation |
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