Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Centaur Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maldon South , and the 42nd lowest 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 Centaur Way (CM9 6XU) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 44.3% lower than the Maldon South average (28.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Centaur Way (CM9 6XU), the main crime hotspot is near Braeburn Drive. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other crime | Browning Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Courtland Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlowe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlowe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braeburn Drive | Under investigation |
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