Crime Rate in Maldon North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon North

The total recorded crimes in Maldon North, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon North crime rate of 5.20 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 North, encompassing approximately 9,034 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Maldon North Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1018 with total crimes: 4
  • Butt Lane with total crimes: 4
  • West Chase with total crimes: 4

How safe is Maldon North?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon North reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 703 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maldon North witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Maldon North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 626 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maldon North witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maldon North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maldon North has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.20 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon North crimes were 703. The crime rate of Maldon North in 2024 was 77.82 (year) or 6.48 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon North were around 626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.29 (year) or 5.77 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon North)CrimesRank (Maldon North)CrimesRank (Maldon North)
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
Maldon South13 10130 12134 12
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202417
September 202416
August 202420
July 202420
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 202412
November 202413
October 202412
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Maldon North in May 2025

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

1. B1018 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Butt Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. West Chase (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
4. Tait Mews (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Friary Fields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. North Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spital Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Giles Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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