Crime Rate in Maldon West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon West

The total recorded crimes in Maldon West, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon West crime rate of 2.55 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 Maldon West, encompassing approximately 8,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Maldon West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crayford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Corbett Place with total crimes: 3
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Maldon West?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon West reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 321 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maldon West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maldon West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 393 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maldon West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maldon West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maldon West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon West crimes were 321. The crime rate of Maldon West in 2024 was 37.22 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon West were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.57 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)
Maldon North40 1703 1626 1
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
Heybridge East11 9147 10139 10
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

Maldon West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202417
September 20245
August 202410
July 202419
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Maldon West in March 2025

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

1. Crayford Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
2. Corbett Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Brompton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hereford Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meteor Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Minster Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Narvik Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hemmings Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. West Station Yard (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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