Crime Rates at Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 3AL

Maldon Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

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 Maldon Road (CO3 3AL) in the last 12 months was 11.1 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average (106.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maldon Road (CO3 3AL), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.