Crime Rate in Heybridge East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heybridge East

The total recorded crimes in Heybridge East, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heybridge East crime rate of 2.82 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 Heybridge East, encompassing approximately 3,905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heybridge East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coates Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mayland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chigborough Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heybridge East?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Heybridge East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 147 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heybridge East recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heybridge East had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 139 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heybridge East recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heybridge East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heybridge East has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Heybridge East crimes were 147. The crime rate of Heybridge East in 2024 was 37.64 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heybridge East were around 139 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.59 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Heybridge East 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 Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heybridge East in March 2025

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

1. Coates Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mayland Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chigborough Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Heron Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spring Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Virley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wagtail Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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