The total recorded crimes in Wickham Bishops and Woodham, Maldon, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickham Bishops and Woodham crime rate of 30.79 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Maldon.
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 areas in the Maldon.
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Wickham Bishops and Woodham) | Crimes | Rank (Wickham Bishops and Woodham) | Crimes | Rank (Wickham Bishops and Woodham) | |
| Maldon North | NA | NA | 703 | 1 | 626 | 1 |
| Maldon West | NA | NA | 321 | 2 | 393 | 2 |
| Heybridge West | NA | NA | 286 | 4 | 286 | 3 |
| Southminster | NA | NA | 305 | 3 | 278 | 4 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch South | NA | NA | 269 | 5 | 269 | 5 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch North | NA | NA | 243 | 7 | 220 | 6 |
| Maldon East | NA | NA | 255 | 6 | 211 | 7 |
| Althorne | NA | NA | 191 | 9 | 193 | 8 |
| Mayland | NA | NA | 215 | 8 | 185 | 9 |
| Heybridge East | NA | NA | 147 | 10 | 139 | 10 |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | NA | NA | 118 | 14 | 137 | 11 |
| Purleigh | NA | NA | 132 | 11 | 121 | 14 |
| Maldon South | NA | NA | 130 | 12 | 134 | 12 |
| Tillingham | NA | NA | 115 | 15 | 111 | 15 |
| Great Totham | NA | NA | 94 | 16 | 108 | 16 |
| Tollesbury | NA | NA | 48 | 17 | 38 | 17 |
February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In October 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 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 4 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wickham Bishops and Woodham postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |