Crime Rate in Maldon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon East

The total recorded crimes in Maldon East, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon East crime rate of 30.53 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 Maldon East, encompassing approximately 589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maldon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • D'Arcy Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Meadway with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Maldon East?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon East reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 255 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maldon East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Maldon East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 211 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maldon East witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maldon East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maldon East has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 30.53 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon East crimes were 255. The crime rate of Maldon East in 2024 was 432.57 (year) or 36.05 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon East were around 211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 357.93 (year) or 29.83 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)
Maldon North47 1703 1626 1
Maldon West21 4321 2393 2
Burnham-on-Crouch North25 2243 7220 6
Heybridge West22 3286 4286 3
Southminster1 17305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South20 5269 5269 5
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

Maldon East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Maldon East in May 2025

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

1. D'Arcy Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Meadway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wantz Chase (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Fitch'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dyer'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. South House Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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