Maldon Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Maldon, 4.7 crimes were reported in July 2023 — a rate 43.4% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 213 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk for local households. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (42% of all incidents), followed by other theft (12%) and public order offences (10%). These patterns align with Maldon's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, where summer festivals and extended daylight hours may partly explain the prominence of public order offences. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, remained the largest category, potentially reflecting the dynamics of a summer season with increased foot traffic in public spaces. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime — 39% and 58% below UK averages respectively — suggest that Maldon's compact, well-lit urban layout and strong community presence may contribute to its overall safety profile. However, the seasonal context of July — with schools out, tourism at its peak, and festivals drawing crowds — may have influenced the distribution of crime types, with public order incidents and violence concentrated in areas with high visitor density.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary increased by 128.6% compared to June, rising from 7 to 16 incidents — a sharp jump that may reflect the timing of summer holidays, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 123.1%, with reports doubling from 13 to 29 cases, potentially linked to the influx of visitors and the relaxation of social norms during the summer months. most striking was the 500% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to six incidents — a spike that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the potential implications for public safety. Conversely, some categories saw notable declines: vehicle crime dropped by 6.7%, due to reduced demand for car rental services during the off-peak season, and drugs-related offences fell by 25%, suggesting a temporary reduction in illicit activity. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, were 28% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to Maldon's relatively tight-knit communities and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. Other theft — at 0.6 per 1,000 — was 9% below the UK average, indicating that while theft remains a concern, its prevalence is less pronounced in Maldon than elsewhere in the country.

Maldon's crime rate in July 2023 (4.7 per 1,000) marked a 22.5% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the summer holidays and increased tourism. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, the crime rate translated to a 1-in-213 chance of a reported incident for any given resident, a statistic that provides a concrete measure of the risk faced by households. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further reinforces Maldon's relative safety: with 69,131 residents, the local authority's compact size and strong community networks may contribute to lower crime rates compared to larger, more densely populated areas. However, the increase in burglary and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for continued monitoring, as these categories are more sensitive to seasonal shifts and transient populations. The contrast between Maldon's crime profile and the UK average — particularly in categories like burglary and vehicle crime — suggests that local characteristics such as housing density, policing strategies, and social cohesion play a significant role in shaping the area's safety landscape.