Maldon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maldon's November 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.3% below the UK average of 7.3, highlighting its position as a relatively safe local authority district. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (47.3% of all incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (14.0%) and public order offences (7.0%). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping season. The lower-than-average rates for violent crimes, particularly with violence and sexual offences 30% below the UK average, may reflect strong community policing or effective local initiatives. The significant disparity in anti-social behaviour rates (72% below UK averages) and shoplifting (84% below) further underscores Maldon's distinct crime profile. While the area's overall safety is evident, the 140% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about underlying factors, linked to seasonal events or unaddressed property vulnerabilities. The contrast between Maldon's low vehicle crime rates (75% below UK averages) and its higher burglary rates (33% below) may indicate a balance between effective traffic crime prevention and ongoing challenges in residential security. These patterns align with Maldon's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where community engagement and local infrastructure likely play a role in shaping crime trends.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 140% to 36 incidents, and possession of weapons, which doubled to four cases. These spikes contrast with significant declines in vehicle crime, robbery, and other crime, each falling by 50% from October. The violent crime category, accounting for 47.3% of all incidents, remains 30% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour in Maldon is 72% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local interventions. The 18.2% rise in burglary cases, though modest, indicates persistent challenges in property crime prevention. Residents may find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as this category typically correlates with commuter traffic patterns in the area. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting rates are 84% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's retail environment or successful targeted policing efforts.

Maldon's November 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents represents an 11.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.2. This downward trend aligns with the area's consistently lower-than-average national crime profile. Daily crime statistics show approximately nine crimes reported each day in Maldon, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 268 residents. When compared to the UK population of over 67 million, Maldon's 69,131 residents experience crime at a rate 49.3% below the national average. The local population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face significantly fewer incidents than the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (72% below UK rates) and shoplifting (84% below). This contrast highlights Maldon's unique position as a relatively low-crime area, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained reductions in crime. The 50% drop in vehicle crime and robbery since October further underscores the area's capacity for rapid improvements in specific categories.