Total Crime Rate
8.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Memory Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maldon South , and the 19th 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 Memory Close (CM9 6XT) in the last 12 months was 8.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% lower than the Maldon South average (28.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Memory Close (CM9 6XT), the main crime hotspot is near Courtland Place. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Maldon South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Courtland Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Courtland Place | — |
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