Crime Rate in Mayland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mayland

The total recorded crimes in Mayland, Maldon, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mayland crime rate of 28.13 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 Mayland, encompassing approximately 711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mayland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Teal Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bradwell Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mayland?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Mayland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 215 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mayland witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Maldon.

    • In 2023, Mayland had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 185 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mayland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mayland has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 28.13 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Mayland crimes were 215. The crime rate of Mayland in 2024 was 302.39 (year) or 25.20 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mayland were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 260.20 (year) or 21.68 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mayland)CrimesRank (Mayland)CrimesRank (Mayland)
Maldon North47 1703 1626 1
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
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

Mayland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft 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 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mayland in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Teal Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Bradwell Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Steeple Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Canney Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hillcrest (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wembley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fels Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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