Crime Rate in Maldon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon East

The total recorded crimes in Maldon East, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon East crime rate of 40.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Maldon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thalatta Close with total crimes: 7
  • Meadway with total crimes: 3
  • Fitch'S Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Maldon East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 40.71 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)
Maldon North46 1703 1626 1
Maldon West44 3321 2393 2
Heybridge West44 2286 4286 3
Southminster16 9305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South34 4269 5269 5
Mayland26 5215 8185 9
Burnham-on-Crouch North25 6243 7220 6
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

Maldon East 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 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Maldon East in July 2025

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

1. Thalatta Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Meadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Fitch'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Rope Walk (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South House Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Barrell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. America Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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