Crime Rate in Wickham Bishops and Woodham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wickham Bishops and Woodham

The total recorded crimes in Wickham Bishops and Woodham, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickham Bishops and Woodham crime rate of 61.59 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 Wickham Bishops and Woodham, encompassing approximately 259 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wickham Bishops and Woodham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goat House Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bryant'S Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wickham Bishops and Woodham?

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

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Wickham Bishops and Woodham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maldon average, with 127 crimes compared to 218.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wickham Bishops and Woodham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wickham Bishops and Woodham had fewer crimes than the Maldon average, with 132 crimes compared to 211. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wickham Bishops and Woodham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wickham Bishops and Woodham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wickham Bishops and Woodham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 61.59 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Wickham Bishops and Woodham crimes were 127. The crime rate of Wickham Bishops and Woodham in 2024 was 488.84 (year) or 40.74 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wickham Bishops and Woodham were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 508.08 (year) or 42.34 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)
Maldon North40 1703 1626 1
Maldon West22 4321 2393 2
Heybridge West26 2286 4286 3
Southminster22 3305 3278 4
Burnham-on-Crouch South11 10269 5269 5
Burnham-on-Crouch North15 6243 7220 6
Maldon East8 14255 6211 7
Mayland15 7215 8185 9
Althorne13 8191 9193 8
Heybridge East11 9147 10139 10
Tolleshunt D'Arcy10 11118 14137 11
Purleigh6 16132 11121 14
Maldon South10 13130 12134 12
Great Totham10 1294 16108 16
Tillingham7 15115 15111 15
Tollesbury4 1748 1738 17

Wickham Bishops and Woodham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 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 Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wickham Bishops and Woodham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wickham Bishops and Woodham postcode area is presented below.

1. Goat House Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Maldon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bryant'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Old London Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Oak Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. John Thresh Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crouchman'S Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Langford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Byron Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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