Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbotsmead area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Heybridge East , and the 25th 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 Abbotsmead (CM9 4PT) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.9% lower than the Heybridge East average (31.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbotsmead (CM9 4PT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Romanhurst, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Creasen Butt Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Heybridge East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Romanhurst | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Creasen Butt Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Samian Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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