Maldon Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 70,000, Maldon recorded 350 crimes in August 2023, translating to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the district among the safer areas in the country, though the month's statistics reveal a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.4% of all reported incidents (159 cases), followed by other theft (14.6%) and public order offences (8.6%). These rates are lower than national averages: violence and sexual offences in Maldon are 13% below the UK figure, while public order offences are 33% below. August's seasonal context—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may have influenced certain trends, such as the 100% rise in theft from the person. However, the sharp decline in burglary (56.3% month-on-month) suggests that seasonal absences and empty properties, while potentially increasing risk, may have been offset by local deterrents or community vigilance. The data also highlights Maldon's consistently low rates of anti-social behaviour (72% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (59% below), which could be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and strong community networks. These patterns align with the characteristics of a coastal or semi-rural district, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime rates, despite the influx of visitors during August.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with one incident reported compared to none in July—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Conversely, burglary fell by 56.3%, from 16 to 7 incidents, likely reflecting the seasonal trend of holiday absences reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of 'other crime' also rose by 33.3%, indicating a shift in the nature of incidents reported. Maldon's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) remains 13% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 33% below the national figure. These discrepancies suggest that the area's unique social dynamics or community initiatives may be contributing to lower rates in these categories. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person underscores the importance of personal vigilance during August's peak tourist season.

Maldon's crime rate in August 2023 rose 7.9% compared to July's 4.7 per 1,000, reaching 5.1 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents across the district. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in August, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 198 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to Maldon's population of 69,131, this highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. The monthly exposure statistic—1 in 198 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, emphasizing that the majority of the population remains unaffected by crime. This context is particularly relevant in a district where lower crime rates are typically observed, suggesting that August's figures, while slightly higher than previous months, still sit well below national benchmarks.