Crime Rate in Maldon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon East

The total recorded crimes in Maldon East, Maldon, UK in February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon East crime rate of 23.75 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maldon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thalatta Close with total crimes: 4
  • Meadway with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)CrimesRank (Maldon East)
Maldon NorthNA NA703 1626 1
Maldon WestNA NA321 2393 2
Heybridge WestNA NA286 4286 3
SouthminsterNA NA305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch SouthNA NA269 5269 5
Burnham-on-Crouch NorthNA NA243 7220 6
AlthorneNA NA191 9193 8
MaylandNA NA215 8185 9
Heybridge EastNA NA147 10139 10
Tolleshunt D'ArcyNA NA118 14137 11
PurleighNA NA132 11121 14
Maldon SouthNA NA130 12134 12
Wickham Bishops and WoodhamNA NA127 13132 13
TillinghamNA NA115 15111 15
Great TothamNA NA94 16108 16
TollesburyNA NA48 1738 17

Maldon East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 20258
November 20256
October 20254
September 20254
August 202516
July 202517
June 202518
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
August 20255
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

High Crime Locations Maldon East in February 2026

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

1. Thalatta Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Meadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. America Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Mary'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fitch'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rope Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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