Maldon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Maldon's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for nearly half (48.8%) of all reported crimes. At 2.9 per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate remains significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap of 56.7%. This pattern aligns with Maldon's character as a coastal town with a mix of historic residential areas and tourist attractions, where interpersonal disputes and public order incidents may be more prevalent during winter months. The second most common category, public order offences (10.0% of total crimes), reflects the challenges of managing community spaces during colder weather, though this rate remains 32% below the UK average. Other theft (8.0%) and shoplifting (7.5%) highlight retail vulnerabilities, but these figures are 57% and 68% below national averages respectively. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull with reduced outdoor activity—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier summer months. While violence remains the primary concern, the absence of significant spikes in property crime suggests effective community policing strategies or environmental factors that deter burglary and vehicle crime. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts are most likely to escalate, while also recognizing the broader success of maintaining a crime rate well below national benchmarks.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in Maldon's crime profile, with vehicle crime increasing by 50.0% (8 → 12) and public order offences rising by 42.9% (14 → 20). These changes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased traffic during winter holidays or challenges in managing public spaces during colder weather. Conversely, drug-related crimes plummeted by 90.9% (22 → 2), and possession of weapons dropped by 66.7% (3 → 1), suggesting potential successes in targeted law enforcement efforts or reduced demand during the winter months. The violence and sexual offences category (1.4 per 1,000) remains 40% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be linked to Maldon's relatively stable community structure and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The rate of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) is 79% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate effective local initiatives in addressing disruptive conduct. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring specific crime types for targeted interventions, while also reinforcing the broader success of maintaining a crime profile that remains significantly below national levels.

Maldon's February 2025 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 19.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 7 crimes reported each day in the district, a figure that appears manageable for local policing resources. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure reveals that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 344 residents—a rate that is both significantly lower than the UK average and consistent with Maldon's historical crime trends. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national statistics due to differences in population density and reporting practices, provides a useful metric for residents assessing their personal risk. The contrast between Maldon's crime profile and the UK average is particularly striking in categories like burglary (63% below) and vehicle crime (46% below), suggesting that the district's characteristics—whether its coastal geography, community cohesion, or policing strategies—contribute to these disparities. These comparative figures reinforce the importance of maintaining local initiatives that have successfully kept crime rates well below national benchmarks, even as specific categories experience temporary fluctuations.