Crime Rate in Maldon North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon North

The total recorded crimes in Maldon North, Maldon, UK in February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon North crime rate of 3.87 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Maldon North Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Horse Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Friary Fields 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Maldon North)CrimesRank (Maldon North)CrimesRank (Maldon North)
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
Maldon EastNA NA255 6211 7
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202611
December 202523
November 202514
October 202524
September 202518
August 202517
July 202520
June 202514
May 202515
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20257
September 20259
August 20256
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20251
October 202510
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
March 20255

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
May 20256
April 20252

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
July 20253
May 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20252

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Maldon North in February 2026

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

1. White Horse Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Friary Fields (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
4. B1018 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. St Giles Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spital Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fullbridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. West Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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