Crime Rate in Maldon West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon West

The total recorded crimes in Maldon West, Maldon, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon West crime rate of 5.10 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 West, encompassing approximately 8,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Maldon West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Embleton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 7
  • Granger Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Maldon West?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Maldon West reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 321 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maldon West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Maldon West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 393 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maldon West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maldon West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Maldon West has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.10 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Maldon West crimes were 321. The crime rate of Maldon West in 2024 was 37.22 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maldon West were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.57 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon West)CrimesRank (Maldon West)CrimesRank (Maldon West)
Maldon North46 1703 1626 1
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
Maldon South11 11130 12134 12
Tillingham7 13115 15111 15
Tollesbury7 1448 1738 17
Great Totham6 1594 16108 16

Maldon West 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 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202512
May 202514
April 202518
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202417
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Maldon West in July 2025

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

1. Embleton Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime1
3. Granger Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Markland Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wycke Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Courtland Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hereford Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Pembroke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Defiant Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Carter Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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