Crime Rate in Maldon South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon South

The total recorded crimes in Maldon South, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon South crime rate of 0.98 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maldon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coleridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Warwick Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mundon Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Maldon South?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 130 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maldon South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Maldon South had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 134 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maldon South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Maldon South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Maldon South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Maldon South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon South crimes were 130. The crime rate of Maldon South in 2024 was 11.55 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon South were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.91 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon South)CrimesRank (Maldon South)CrimesRank (Maldon South)
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
Maldon East24 7255 6211 7
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
Tillingham7 13115 15111 15
Tollesbury7 1448 1738 17
Great Totham6 1594 16108 16

Maldon South 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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Maldon South in July 2025

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

1. Coleridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Warwick Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mundon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. King Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Warwick Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Wallace Binder Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Milton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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