Crime Rate in Maldon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon East

The total recorded crimes in Maldon East, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon East crime rate of 13.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Maldon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rope Walk with total crimes: 2
  • America Street with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Maldon East has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 13.57 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)
Maldon North40 1703 1626 1
Maldon West22 4321 2393 2
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 202424
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Rope Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. America Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Jersey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tideway (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Meadway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sailmakers Yard (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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