Crime Rate in Great Totham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Totham

The total recorded crimes in Great Totham, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Totham crime rate of 13.84 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 Great Totham, encompassing approximately 722 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Totham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Chase with total crimes: 2
  • Braxed Park Road with total crimes: 1
  • Colchester Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Great Totham?

To understand the safety of Great Totham, we need to analyze Great Totham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Great Totham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 94 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Totham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Totham had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 108 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Totham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Great Totham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Totham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Totham has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 13.84 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Great Totham crimes were 94. The crime rate of Great Totham in 2024 was 130.09 (year) or 10.84 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Totham were around 108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.46 (year) or 12.46 (month) ranking 16 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
Burnham-on-Crouch South11 10269 5269 5
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
Tillingham7 15115 15111 15
Tollesbury4 1748 1738 17

Great Totham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Great Totham in March 2025

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

1. Church Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Braxed Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Colchester Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mount Lodge Chase (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beacon Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Maldon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Walden House Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. School Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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