Crime Rate in Tendring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tendring

The total recorded crimes in Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 1,214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tendring crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tendring, encompassing approximately 148,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (578) incidents (-4.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (38.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (114) incidents (9.62% increase)
Tendring Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

Tendring Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Tendring?

To understand the safety of Tendring, we need to analyze Tendring crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tendring has recorded 15,080 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 101.69 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 127 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,826 crimes with a crime rate of 93.23, ranking it 139 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Tendring reported a higher crime volume than the Essex average, with 15,080 crimes compared to 11,188. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Tendring recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tendring experienced a greater number of crimes than the Essex average, with 13,826 crimes compared to 10,805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Tendring recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tendring is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Tendring has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Tendring Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St James (230 crimes), and the safest, Dovercourt Tollgate (1 crimes), is 229 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Tendring.

Similarly, the area of Clacton Central (222 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Holland-on-Sea (30 crimes), with a difference of 192 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tendring.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St James230
Dovercourt All Saints90
Coppins65
Burrsville60
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands59

Safest Wards:

Little Clacton9
Kirby Cross9
Stour Valley4
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3
Dovercourt Tollgate1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Clacton Central222
Clacton East94
Jaywick & St Osyth92
Clacton West83
Manningtree & Mistley81

Safest Areas:

Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington35
Harwich West & South33
Elmstead Market & Ardleigh32
Weeley & Thorpe-le-Soken31
Holland-on-Sea30

Tendring Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tendring has recorded 1,214 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 153th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Tendring crimes were 15,080. The crime rate of Tendring in 2024 was 101.69 (year) or 8.47 (month) ranking it 127 danzarous in the UK. Tendring ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tendring were around 13,826 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.23 (year) or 7.77 (month) ranking 139 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Tendring ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Tendring

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford340 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford512 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point489 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood490 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Basildon1,621 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Tendring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (578 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (607 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (104 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (557 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (118 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 458 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (528 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 479 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (521 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (557 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (564 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (119 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (617 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 607 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (248 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 202570
March 202583
February 202578
January 202579
December 202470
November 202471
October 202469
September 2024119
August 2024114
July 2024121
June 2024186

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 1431 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025104
March 2025118
February 202587
January 202590
December 202495
November 2024129
October 2024125
September 2024109
August 2024139
July 2024125
June 2024196

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202448

A total of 426 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202543
March 202526
February 202530
January 202533
December 202428
November 202435
October 202434
September 202434
August 202426
July 202433
June 202478

A total of 363 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202518
February 202518
January 202528
December 202427
November 202438
October 202427
September 202420
August 202437
July 202432
June 202464

A total of 1221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 202592
March 202584
February 202570
January 202565
December 202455
November 202472
October 202482
September 202493
August 2024106
July 2024127
June 2024248

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414

A total of 483 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202526
March 202520
February 202537
January 202521
December 202431
November 202439
October 202429
September 202438
August 202437
July 202437
June 2024136

A total of 965 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202573
March 202563
February 202566
January 202584
December 202474
November 202473
October 202482
September 202482
August 202482
July 202478
June 2024138

A total of 7221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 601.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025578
April 2025607
March 2025557
February 2025458
January 2025528
December 2024479
November 2024521
October 2024557
September 2024564
August 2024617
July 2024607
June 20241148

A total of 642 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202527
March 202547
February 202531
January 202532
December 202428
November 202447
October 202491
September 202473
August 202469
July 202466
June 202484

A total of 1021 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202562
March 202575
February 202563
January 202576
December 202485
November 202475
October 2024142
September 202457
August 2024107
July 202470
June 2024136

High Crime Locations Tendring in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tendring postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other crime1
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
5. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. B1035 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3

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