Crime Rate in Heybridge West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heybridge West

The total recorded crimes in Heybridge West, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heybridge West crime rate of 8.55 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,146 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Heybridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillary Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lewis Way with total crimes: 5
  • Everest Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Heybridge West?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Heybridge West reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 286 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heybridge West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Heybridge West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 286 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heybridge West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Heybridge West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heybridge West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heybridge West has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Heybridge West crimes were 286. The crime rate of Heybridge West in 2024 was 55.57 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heybridge West were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.57 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heybridge West)CrimesRank (Heybridge West)CrimesRank (Heybridge West)
Maldon North46 1703 1626 1
Maldon West44 3321 2393 2
Southminster16 9305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South34 4269 5269 5
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

Heybridge West 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other crime 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 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202526
May 202511
April 202521
March 202516
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heybridge West in July 2025

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

1. Hillary Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Lewis Way (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Everest Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spickets Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. B1022 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Romanhurst (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crescent Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Regency Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hunt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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