Maldon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maldon's crime rate for June 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This continued safety profile is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 47.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.3%) and criminal damage (8.6%). The local crime picture reflects a mix of urban and rural dynamics, with the summer season likely influencing activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.2 per 1,000, remain significantly below the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting that Maldon's social fabric may contribute to lower rates of serious violence. However, the seasonal context of June—a time when tourism and longer daylight hours begin to take effect—may explain the sharp rise in vehicle crime, which could be linked to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, though low, may be connected to the area's community structure, where informal social controls might suppress more severe crimes but not necessarily minor disturbances. The data also shows that property crimes remain rare, with shoplifting and burglary both far below national averages, a trend consistent with Maldon's likely mix of residential and commercial zones that do not concentrate high-risk areas. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the summer months often bring shifts in patterns, and residents should remain vigilant as activity levels increase.

June 2025 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with incidents increasing by 111.1% from 9 to 19. This surge may partly explain the overall 18.3% monthly increase in crime rates, despite Maldon's continued position as one of the UK's safest areas. Other crime also doubled, from 4 to 8, while bicycle theft rose from 0 to 2. These increases contrast with notable declines in burglary (72.7%) and robbery (50%), which fell to their lowest levels since at least 2020. The area's violent crime rate—2.2 per 1,000—remains 23% below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also far below national levels. However, the spike in vehicle crime is a red flag for residents, particularly those parking in open spaces or leaving vehicles unattended. This trend aligns with the start of summer, when increased foot traffic and tourism could contribute to higher vehicle-related incidents.

Maldon's crime rate in June 2025 rose 18.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.8 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 44.4% below the national rate. On a daily basis, 10 crimes were reported across the district, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 221 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that while the area is not immune to crime, the frequency remains low compared to the UK. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Maldon's safety profile is strong, with most crime categories far below national averages. However, the upward trend in specific categories—such as vehicle crime and other crime—warrants attention, particularly as the summer season progresses and local activity patterns shift.