Crime Rate in Heybridge West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heybridge West

The total recorded crimes in Heybridge West, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heybridge West crime rate of 4.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heybridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Everest Way with total crimes: 3
  • Lewis Way with total crimes: 2
  • Hinton Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Heybridge West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heybridge West)CrimesRank (Heybridge West)CrimesRank (Heybridge West)
Maldon North47 1703 1626 1
Maldon West21 4321 2393 2
Burnham-on-Crouch North25 2243 7220 6
Southminster1 17305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South20 5269 5269 5
Maldon East18 7255 6211 7
Mayland20 6215 8185 9
Althorne14 9191 9193 8
Heybridge East14 8147 10139 10
Maldon South13 10130 12134 12
Tolleshunt D'Arcy10 13118 14137 11
Purleigh12 12132 11121 14
Tillingham13 11115 15111 15
Wickham Bishops and Woodham8 14127 13132 13
Great Totham4 1594 16108 16
Tollesbury3 1648 1738 17

Heybridge West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202516
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202416
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Heybridge West in May 2025

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

1. Everest Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lewis Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Hinton Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Colchester Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Swifts Boulevard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Spickets Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Andrews Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holloway Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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