Crime Rate in Althorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Althorne

The total recorded crimes in Althorne, Maldon, UK in February 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Althorne crime rate of 22.68 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Althorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Burnham Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Althorne)CrimesRank (Althorne)CrimesRank (Althorne)
Maldon NorthNA NA703 1626 1
Maldon WestNA NA321 2393 2
Heybridge WestNA NA286 4286 3
SouthminsterNA NA305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch SouthNA NA269 5269 5
Burnham-on-Crouch NorthNA NA243 7220 6
Maldon EastNA NA255 6211 7
MaylandNA NA215 8185 9
Heybridge EastNA NA147 10139 10
Tolleshunt D'ArcyNA NA118 14137 11
PurleighNA NA132 11121 14
Maldon SouthNA NA130 12134 12
Wickham Bishops and WoodhamNA NA127 13132 13
TillinghamNA NA115 15111 15
Great TothamNA NA94 16108 16
TollesburyNA NA48 1738 17

Althorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 20265
December 20257
November 202510
October 20259
September 202512
August 202511
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20253
September 20254
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Althorne in February 2026

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

1. The Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Burnham Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Crouch Vale Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beech Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Bridgemans Green (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridgemarsh Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Austral Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burnham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Garden Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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