Total Crime Rate
69.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Curlew Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Althorne , and the 47th 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 Curlew Avenue (CM3 6TX) in the last 12 months was 69.0 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% higher 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 44.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 123.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Curlew Avenue (CM3 6TX), the main crime hotspot is near Curlew Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other theft | Curlew Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hillcrest | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grebe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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