What is the crime rate in maldon?

As of February 2026, maldon has a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 residents, based on 222 recorded offences.

How does maldon rank nationally for crime?

maldon ranks #299 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in maldon?

The most common crime type in maldon is Violence and sexual offences with 112 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 50.5% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in maldon?

As of February 2026, maldon has a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 residents, based on 222 recorded offences.

How does maldon rank nationally for crime?

maldon ranks #299 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in maldon?

The most common crime type in maldon is Violence and sexual offences with 112 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 50.5% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Essex Police Police

maldon Crime Intelligence Report

maldon recorded 222 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 residents. This places maldon at #299 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 19.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 10.4% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

222

trending_down -19.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

3.35per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#299of 331

By total crime volume

Essex

#12rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near The Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 10	10
On or near Beauchamps Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Corbett Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Friary Fields Map	Drugs: 2 Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Thalatta Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near White Horse Lane Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Meteor Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near B1018 Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Burnham Road Map	Burglary: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

222 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

112

50.5%

Anti-social Behaviour

9.5%

Public Order

8.1%

Shoplifting

5.4%

Burglary

5.4%

Criminal Damage & Arson

4.5%

Other Theft

4.5%

Drug Offences

4.1%

Vehicle Crime

4.1%

Other Crime

2.3%

Weapons Possession

1.4%

Theft from Person

0.5%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

17 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Maldon North	35	3.9
2	Althorne	29	22.7
3	Burnham-on-Crouch North	20	5.1
4	Burnham-on-Crouch South	19	2.8
5	Tolleshunt D'Arcy	19	72.4

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Tollesbury	1	6.7
shield	Great Totham	3	4.2
shield	Mayland	6	8.4
shield	Tillingham	6	160.0
shield	Maldon South	6	0.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -19.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +10.4%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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