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Crime in Purleigh

Purleigh had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 12.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 16 Maldon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% below the middle Maldon area.

CM3, Maldon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Purleigh

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12.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 16Maldon rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
anti-social behaviourmost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 1 May 1 Jun 3 Jul 1 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Purleigh. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour240%
violence240%
theft120%

Purleigh against Maldon

TypePurleigh per 1,000Middle Maldon areaChange
Violence4.824.9–
Burglary00.9–
Vehicle crime01–
Anti-social behaviour4.84.8–
Theft and robbery2.45–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Latchingdon84.8▲ 60%
Maldon83▲ 23%
Bicknacre42.1▲ 33%
Purleigh12.1–
See every Maldon area ranked on the crime in Maldon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Purleigh a safe area?

Purleigh had about 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 16 Maldon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Purleigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (2), followed by violence (2) and theft (1).