Total Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Great Totham , and the 103rd 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 Chapel Road (CM9 8DA) in the last 12 months was 34.2 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% higher than the Great Totham average (25.0 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Road (CM9 8DA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Colchester Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mill Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Totham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Spring Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Spring Lane | Under investigation |
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