Crime Rate in Maldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon

The total recorded crimes in Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 246 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon crime rate of 3.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (12.24% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Maldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • Glynn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Road with total crimes: 5

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, Maldon North (40 crimes), and the safest, Tollesbury (4 crimes), is 36 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Maldon.

Similarly, the area of Maldon North (48 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger (14 crimes), with a difference of 34 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Maldon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Maldon North40
Heybridge West26
Southminster22
Maldon West22
Wickham Bishops and Woodham16

Safest Wards:

Maldon South10
Maldon East8
Tillingham7
Purleigh6
Tollesbury4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Maldon North48
Southminster, Bradwell & Dengie Peninsula39
Heybridge37
Maldon South32
Burnham-on-Crouch26

Safest Areas:

Maldon South32
Burnham-on-Crouch26
Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham26
Mayland, Althorne & Cold Norton24
Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger14

Maldon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maldon has recorded 246 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 11335th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Rochford365 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point474 115,871 106,160 9
Uttlesford501 106,354 95,858 10
Braintree875 911,752 811,413 8
Brentwood578 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,461 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,265 716,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest969 612,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,117 415,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,579 320,557 220,839 2
Harlow930 210,933 111,148 1

Maldon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (145 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 20258
December 202418
November 202422
October 202410
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416
June 202428

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202520
January 202512
December 202421
November 202421
October 202418
September 202433
August 202419
July 202423
June 202452

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202418
October 202418
September 202416
August 202425
July 202421
June 202448

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20252
January 202522
December 20248
November 202411
October 202418
September 202415
August 20249
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424
September 202422
August 202430
July 202423
June 202450

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202415
September 202410
August 202414
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 202419
October 202412
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420

A total of 1382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025110
February 202598
January 2025117
December 2024101
November 2024110
October 2024143
September 2024152
August 2024145
July 2024160
June 2024246

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 202423
September 202418
August 202436
July 202423
June 202446

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202512
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Maldon in March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Glynn Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Wood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Everest Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. B1018 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Drugs1

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