Crime Rate in Maldon West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maldon West

The total recorded crimes in Maldon West, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maldon West crime rate of 2.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maldon West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 5
  • West Station Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Maldon West has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon West)CrimesRank (Maldon West)CrimesRank (Maldon West)
Maldon North47 1703 1626 1
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202417
September 20245
August 202410
July 202419
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Maldon West in May 2025

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

1. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. West Station Yard (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Courtland Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Meteor Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ben Cobey Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Corbett Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Hemmings Court (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Washington Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Essex Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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