Crime in Maldon: statistics, rates and trends
1,576 crimes were recorded in Maldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,576 crimes were recorded in Maldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 747 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Maldon has the 852nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maldon | Maldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,576 | 3,456 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 23,817 | 69,131 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maldon was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,062 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,576). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,576 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,639 | 68.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,719 | 72.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,763 | 74.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,062 | 86.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,031 | 85.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,020 | 84.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,024 | 85.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,658 | 69.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 174 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maldon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+31%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and other crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 747 | 31.4 | 0.92 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 6.2 | 0.41 | +31% |
| Public order | 138 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 4.7 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Drugs | 86 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Other theft | 84 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -37% |
| Burglary | 36 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -27% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maldon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maldon recorded 747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maldon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maldon recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maldon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maldon recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maldon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maldon recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maldon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maldon recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maldon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maldon recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maldon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maldon recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maldon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maldon recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maldon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maldon recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maldon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maldon recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maldon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maldon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maldon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maldon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maldon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maldon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maldon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maldon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Maldon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maldon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 306 | 45.6 | -31% |
| Witham | 2,005 | 79.0 | +19% |
| Tiptree | 389 | 46.6 | -30% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 785 | 49.5 | -25% |
| Kelvedon and Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -31% |
| Southminster | 250 | 50.0 | -24% |
| Hullbridge | 238 | 43.7 | -34% |
| Chelmsford | 11,086 | 97.1 | +47% |
6 areas within Maldon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Maldon North had the highest rate (115.9 per 1,000) and Heybridge East the lowest (27.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon North | Neighbourhood | 4,471 | 518 | 115.9 |
| Maldon East | Neighbourhood | 2,560 | 198 | 77.3 |
| Heybridge West | Neighbourhood | 4,961 | 357 | 72.0 |
| Maldon West | Neighbourhood | 5,004 | 294 | 58.8 |
| Maldon South | Neighbourhood | 3,798 | 127 | 33.4 |
| Heybridge East | Neighbourhood | 4,174 | 113 | 27.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Maldon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Everest Way | 42 |
| On or near Corbett Place | 36 |
| On or near Meadway | 34 |
| On or near Meteor Drive | 34 |
| On or near B1018 | 31 |
| On or near Lewis Way | 31 |
| On or near Crayford Close | 29 |
| On or near Station Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maldon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 383 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 4.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 66 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Maldon has an estimated population of 23,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maldon sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maldon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Maldon a safe place to live?
Maldon recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Maldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Maldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maldon was down 4% on the year before: 1,576 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,639 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maldon?
Maldon is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Maldon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.