Crime Rate in Alresford & Elmstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alresford & Elmstead

The total recorded crimes in Alresford & Elmstead, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alresford & Elmstead crime rate of 18.13 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 Alresford & Elmstead, encompassing approximately 1,930 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Alresford & Elmstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tenpenny Hill with total crimes: 14
  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alresford & Elmstead?

To understand the safety of Alresford & Elmstead, we need to analyze Alresford & Elmstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Alresford & Elmstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 379 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alresford & Elmstead witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Alresford & Elmstead had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 332 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alresford & Elmstead witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Alresford & Elmstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alresford & Elmstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alresford & Elmstead has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 18.13 ranking 16th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Alresford & Elmstead crimes were 379. The crime rate of Alresford & Elmstead in 2024 was 196.33 (year) or 16.36 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alresford & Elmstead were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 171.99 (year) or 14.33 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alresford & Elmstead)CrimesRank (Alresford & Elmstead)CrimesRank (Alresford & Elmstead)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints111 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins104 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands69 7973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway73 6899 4824 5
St Osyth102 4567 9495 9
Weeley & Tendring85 5486 12297 18
St John's62 8797 6673 6
Bluehouse57 9617 8619 7
Burrsville56 10780 7591 8
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley40 14499 10417 10
Walton38 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea45 12493 11399 12
St Paul's48 11388 14332 14
Pier25 18369 16367 13
Frinton44 13279 18319 17
Cann Hall27 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff23 21263 19274 19
Stour Valley25 19197 23127 27
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland20 23248 20270 20
St Bartholomew's25 20202 22214 22
Ardleigh & Little Bromley18 25213 21221 21
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford21 22146 26144 25
Homelands17 26182 25204 23
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
The Bentleys & Frating15 27136 27135 26
Dovercourt Bay11 28121 28113 28
Dovercourt Tollgate8 3151 3177 29
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

Alresford & Elmstead 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 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202518
April 202517
March 202522
February 202510
January 202518
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
November 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Alresford & Elmstead in July 2025

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

1. Tenpenny Hill (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Harwich Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
3. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. St George'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Andrews Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. De Staunton Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. The Chequers (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Braeburn Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Rubens Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Coach Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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