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 March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnham-on-Crouch South crime rate of 1.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burnham-on-Crouch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 2
  • B1021 with total crimes: 2
  • New Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Burnham-on-Crouch South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)
Maldon North40 1703 1626 1
Maldon West22 4321 2393 2
Heybridge West26 2286 4286 3
Southminster22 3305 3278 4
Wickham Bishops and Woodham16 5127 13132 13
Burnham-on-Crouch North15 6243 7220 6
Maldon East8 14255 6211 7
Mayland15 7215 8185 9
Althorne13 8191 9193 8
Heybridge East11 9147 10139 10
Tolleshunt D'Arcy10 11118 14137 11
Purleigh6 16132 11121 14
Maldon South10 13130 12134 12
Great Totham10 1294 16108 16
Tillingham7 15115 15111 15
Tollesbury4 1748 1738 17

Burnham-on-Crouch South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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 March 2025

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

1. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B1021 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. New Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oyster Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Shore Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Falklands Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. West Ley (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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