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Crime in Burnham-on-Crouch

Burnham-on-Crouch had 185 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 16 Maldon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 132% above the middle Maldon area. Crime was up 53% on the three months before.

CM0, Maldon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burnham-on-Crouch

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83.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 16Maldon rank1st is the highest rate
+53%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common82 in 3 months

Month by month

34 Mar 39 Apr 48 May 60 Jun 61 Jul 64 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burnham-on-Crouch. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8244%
anti-social behaviour4022%
shoplifting158%
public order158%
criminal damage105%
theft63%
vehicle crime53%
bike theft32%

Burnham-on-Crouch against Maldon

TypeBurnham-on-Crouch per 1,000Middle Maldon areaChange
Violence37.124.9▲ 24%
Burglary0.90.9–
Vehicle crime2.31–
Anti-social behaviour18.14.8▲ 122%
Theft and robbery55–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Wakering84.3▲ 35%
Burnham-on-Crouch83.6▲ 53%
Southminster82.8▲ 69%
Maylandsea31▼ 3%
Mayland30▲ 4%
See every Maldon area ranked on the crime in Maldon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Burnham-on-Crouch a safe area?

Burnham-on-Crouch had about 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 16 Maldon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burnham-on-Crouch?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (82), followed by anti-social behaviour (40) and shoplifting (15).