Maldon Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Maldon's crime profile in March 2024 reveals a striking contrast between property and violent crime rates, with the latter dominating the statistics. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has persisted despite seasonal transitions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46% of all recorded crimes, significantly outpacing property crimes (33.2%) and other categories. This imbalance may be attributed to local factors such as the area's character as a historically significant town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interpersonal conflicts may occur more frequently than property-related incidents. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period with longer evenings and the end of winter—could also influence crime patterns, increasing opportunities for violent encounters. However, the rate of violent crime in Maldon remains lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national benchmark of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent concern in the area, it is not as prevalent as in other parts of the country. Public order offences, vehicle crime, and criminal damage also showed rates below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of lower-than-expected crime levels in categories that typically reflect urban or densely populated environments. The seasonal shift to spring may have contributed to this trend, with milder weather reducing incidents linked to winter-related factors such as anti-social behaviour or alcohol-fuelled disputes. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime remains a defining feature of Maldon's crime picture, warranting further analysis to understand the underlying dynamics at play.

March 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery and bicycle theft each doubling from their previous month's counts. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal shifts in local activity patterns as the season transitions to spring. Conversely, other crimes such as 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' fell sharply, with the latter declining by 50% compared to February. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent offences accounting for 46% of all recorded incidents—significantly higher than the 33.2% share for property crimes. This dynamic may reflect the influence of local factors such as population density or social activity. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Maldon was 1.7 per 1,000, 36% below the UK average, underscoring a consistent trend of lower violent crime levels in the area compared to the rest of the country.

Maldon's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 17.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of stability in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors may influence future shifts. On a daily basis, 8 crimes were reported across the district in March, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 267 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating that crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average. When scaled to the area's population of 69,131, the 259 total crimes reported represent a manageable proportion of the community, with no single category dominating the statistics. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Maldon's crime profile remains distinct from the national average, particularly in categories such as violent crime and public order offences, which are consistently below UK benchmarks.