Crime Rate in Burnham-on-Crouch South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnham-on-Crouch South

The total recorded crimes in Burnham-on-Crouch South, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnham-on-Crouch South crime rate of 5.09 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 Burnham-on-Crouch South, encompassing approximately 6,683 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burnham-on-Crouch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queens Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • B1021 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burnham-on-Crouch South?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Burnham-on-Crouch South reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 269 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burnham-on-Crouch South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Burnham-on-Crouch South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 269 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burnham-on-Crouch South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Burnham-on-Crouch South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burnham-on-Crouch South has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Burnham-on-Crouch South crimes were 269. The crime rate of Burnham-on-Crouch South in 2024 was 40.25 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burnham-on-Crouch South were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.25 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnham-on-Crouch South)CrimesRank (Burnham-on-Crouch South)CrimesRank (Burnham-on-Crouch South)
Maldon North46 1703 1626 1
Maldon West44 3321 2393 2
Heybridge West44 2286 4286 3
Southminster16 9305 3278 4
Mayland26 5215 8185 9
Burnham-on-Crouch North25 6243 7220 6
Maldon East24 7255 6211 7
Althorne21 8191 9193 8
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

Burnham-on-Crouch South 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20252

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Burnham-on-Crouch South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burnham-on-Crouch South postcode area is presented below.

1. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. B1021 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
4. Brickwall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Remembrance Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dorset Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lilian Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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