Maldon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Maldon's November 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, illustrating a markedly safer profile than the national picture. This coastal district, with its mix of historic town centres and rural outskirts, sees violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile at 40% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (8%) and public order offences (7.6%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—may partly explain patterns in property crime and public order offences. While the overall rate remains low, the data shows a notable concentration of violent crime compared to other areas, likely linked to the town's compact retail and social hubs. Vehicle crime, though below the UK average, saw a sharp increase in November, possibly driven by seasonal travel patterns or changes in local traffic dynamics. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting (7.3% below UK rates) may reflect the area's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. These figures underscore Maldon's unique crime profile, shaped by its geography and community structure, while maintaining a consistently lower rate than the national average.

November 2024 saw a 120% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 10 to 22 incidents—a significant shift that may reflect heightened traffic movement during Black Friday or changes in parking patterns. Theft from the person doubled from zero to one incident, though this remains exceptionally rare compared to the UK average. Burglary also rose by 58.3% (12 to 19), potentially influenced by seasonal home occupancy shifts or targeted activity in specific areas. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 62.5% (8 to 3), and bicycle theft dropped by 50% (2 to 1), suggesting ongoing efforts in community safety or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown shows violent crime at 1.6 per 1,000 in Maldon, 38% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 73% below national levels—a contrast that may reflect the area's smaller population density and community policing efforts. These variations highlight the importance of local context in understanding crime trends, with some categories showing stark divergence from national benchmarks.

Maldon's crime rate in November 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) marked an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000, indicating a sustained trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 9 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised against its population of 69,131, translates to one reported crime for every 251 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in Maldon relative to both its size and the UK average. The contrast with the national picture is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 73% below the UK average, and shoplifting, which is 57% below. These disparities may reflect the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with fewer high-density commercial zones compared to larger urban areas. The sustained low rate, combined with specific month-on-month reductions in certain categories, suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the town's physical layout—play a role in maintaining this profile, even during periods of seasonal activity like Bonfire Night.