Crime Rate in Maldon South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon South

The total recorded crimes in Maldon South, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon South crime rate of 1.16 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maldon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambourne Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Wallace Binder Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fambridge Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Maldon South?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 130 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maldon South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Maldon South had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 134 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maldon South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maldon South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maldon South has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon South crimes were 130. The crime rate of Maldon South in 2024 was 11.55 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon South were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.91 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon South)CrimesRank (Maldon South)CrimesRank (Maldon South)
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
Maldon East18 7255 6211 7
Mayland20 6215 8185 9
Althorne14 9191 9193 8
Heybridge East14 8147 10139 10
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (1 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Maldon South in May 2025

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

1. Lambourne Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Wallace Binder Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Mundon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eliot Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Masefield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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