Crime Rate in Tendring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tendring

The total recorded crimes in Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 1,477 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tendring crime rate of 9.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (693) incidents (14.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (19.01% increase)
  • Public order: (131) incidents (57.83% increase)
Tendring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20

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, Kirby Cross (6 crimes), is 224 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 Elmstead Market & Ardleigh (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 Saints111
Coppins104
St Osyth102
Weeley & Tendring85

Safest Wards:

Dovercourt Bay11
The Oakleys & Wix10
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8
Dovercourt Tollgate8
Kirby Cross6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Clacton Central222
Jaywick & St Osyth136
Clacton East108
Manningtree & Mistley104
Clacton West88

Safest Areas:

Clacton Bocking's Elm55
Frinton West & Kirby50
Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington41
Holland-on-Sea35
Elmstead Market & Ardleigh30

Tendring Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tendring has recorded 1,477 crimes with crime rate of 9.96 ranking 107th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford551 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree921 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood568 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Basildon1,790 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow938 210,933 111,148 1

Tendring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 693 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (605 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202526
April 202543
March 202526
February 202530
January 202533
December 202428
November 202435
October 202434
September 202434
August 202426

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202519
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 917 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202565
May 202570
April 202573
March 202563
February 202566
January 202584
December 202474
November 202473
October 202482
September 202482
August 202482

A total of 1111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 2025121
May 2025127
April 202592
March 202584
February 202570
January 202565
December 202455
November 202472
October 202482
September 202493
August 2024106

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 322 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202525
May 202522
April 202532
March 202518
February 202518
January 202528
December 202427
November 202438
October 202427
September 202420
August 202437

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 1357 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 2025131
May 2025114
April 2025104
March 2025118
February 202587
January 202590
December 202495
November 2024129
October 2024125
September 2024109
August 2024139

A total of 1067 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025131
June 202583
May 2025100
April 202570
March 202583
February 202578
January 202579
December 202470
November 202471
October 202469
September 2024119
August 2024114

A total of 981 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 2025102
May 202573
April 202562
March 202575
February 202563
January 202576
December 202485
November 202475
October 2024142
September 202457
August 2024107

A total of 615 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202546
May 202547
April 202527
March 202547
February 202531
January 202532
December 202428
November 202447
October 202491
September 202473
August 202469

A total of 6764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 563.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 693 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025693
June 2025605
May 2025578
April 2025607
March 2025557
February 2025458
January 2025528
December 2024479
November 2024521
October 2024557
September 2024564
August 2024617

A total of 403 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202545
May 202532
April 202526
March 202520
February 202537
January 202521
December 202431
November 202439
October 202429
September 202438
August 202437

High Crime Locations Tendring in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order3
2. Beach Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Drugs1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
4. Mill Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
5. Tenpenny Hill (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Shoplifting2

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