Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Tollesbury , and the 70th 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 Church Street (CM9 8QJ) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 227.4% higher than the Tollesbury average (14.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 37.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (CM9 8QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Church Street. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tollesbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St John'S Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elysian Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Street | — |
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