Crime Rate in Maldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon

The total recorded crimes in Maldon, UK in January 2026 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon crime rate of 4.14 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 Maldon, encompassing approximately 66,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (20.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
Maldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 6

Maldon Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Maldon?

To understand the safety of Maldon, we need to analyze Maldon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Maldon has recorded 3,699 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 55.87 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 303 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 3,581 crimes with a crime rate of 54.08, ranking it 295 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Maldon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 3699 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Maldon witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maldon had fewer crimes than the Essex average, with 3,581 crimes compared to 10,805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Maldon witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Maldon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Maldon has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Maldon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burnham-on-Crouch South (37 crimes), and the safest, Tolleshunt D'Arcy (4 crimes), is 33 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Maldon.

Similarly, the area of Burnham-on-Crouch (67 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger (15 crimes), with a difference of 52 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Maldon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burnham-on-Crouch South37
Maldon North31
Burnham-on-Crouch North30
Heybridge West24
Mayland22

Safest Wards:

Great Totham8
Heybridge East8
Althorne8
Tillingham6
Tolleshunt D'Arcy4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burnham-on-Crouch67
Maldon North49
Maldon South33
Southminster, Bradwell & Dengie Peninsula33
Heybridge32

Safest Areas:

Southminster, Bradwell & Dengie Peninsula33
Heybridge32
Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton28
Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham17
Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger15

Maldon Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Maldon has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 284th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Maldon crimes were 3,699. The crime rate of Maldon in 2024 was 55.87 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking it 303 danzarous in the UK. Maldon ranked 12 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon were around 3,581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.08 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 295 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Maldon ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 12 as per crime rate of Maldon

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Rochford282 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford457 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point413 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree792 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,418 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood528 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,177 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest912 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,039 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,462 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow827 210,933 111,148 1

Maldon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (157 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 130 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (140 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (153 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (141 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 179 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (125 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (144 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 20256
November 202510
October 202514
September 202512
August 202529
July 202519
June 20259
May 20257
April 202516
March 202516
February 202515

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20257
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202518
November 202515
October 202518
September 202517
August 202524
July 202510
June 202518
May 202520
April 202520
March 202520
February 202516

A total of 264 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202522
November 202536
October 202515
September 202529
August 202522
July 202526
June 202527
May 202518
April 202523
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20257
November 202513
October 202511
September 20257
August 20254
July 202511
June 20253
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202510
November 202517
October 202530
September 202519
August 202524
July 202522
June 202529
May 202522
April 202510
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 1649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026157
December 2025130
November 2025122
October 2025140
September 2025153
August 2025141
July 2025179
June 2025150
May 2025125
April 2025144
March 2025110
February 202598

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 20254
October 20258
September 20255
August 20253
July 20259
June 20258
May 20254
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 260 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202525
November 202518
October 202520
September 202520
August 202532
July 202522
June 202527
May 202527
April 202520
March 202517
February 202520

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202511
November 20254
October 20258
September 202517
August 20259
July 202521
June 202519
May 20259
April 20259
March 202520
February 202512

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202514
November 202513
October 202523
September 202511
August 20259
July 202514
June 202516
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20252

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

High Crime Locations Maldon in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Argyle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Brickwall Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Glynn Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1

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