Crime Rate in Althorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Althorne

The total recorded crimes in Althorne, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Althorne crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Althorne, encompassing approximately 1,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Althorne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Bridgemans Green with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Althorne?

To understand the safety of Althorne, we need to analyze Althorne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Althorne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 191 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Althorne had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 193 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Althorne witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Althorne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Althorne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Althorne has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 16.42 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Althorne crimes were 191. The crime rate of Althorne in 2024 was 149.35 (year) or 12.45 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Althorne were around 193 crimes with yearly crime rate of 150.91 (year) or 12.58 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Althorne)CrimesRank (Althorne)CrimesRank (Althorne)
Maldon North46 1703 1626 1
Maldon West44 3321 2393 2
Heybridge West44 2286 4286 3
Southminster16 9305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South34 4269 5269 5
Mayland26 5215 8185 9
Burnham-on-Crouch North25 6243 7220 6
Maldon East24 7255 6211 7
Heybridge East10 12147 10139 10
Wickham Bishops and Woodham12 10127 13132 13
Tolleshunt D'Arcy4 17118 14137 11
Purleigh5 16132 11121 14
Maldon South11 11130 12134 12
Tillingham7 13115 15111 15
Tollesbury7 1448 1738 17
Great Totham6 1594 16108 16

Althorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Althorne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Althorne postcode area is presented below.

1. The Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bridgemans Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Garden Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Crouch Vale Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Steeple Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Katonia Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Promenade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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