Crime Rate in Ardleigh & Little Bromley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley

The total recorded crimes in Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardleigh & Little Bromley crime rate of 46.44 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 Ardleigh & Little Bromley, encompassing approximately 258 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Ardleigh & Little Bromley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herbert Way with total crimes: 2
  • Bromley Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ardleigh & Little Bromley?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Ardleigh & Little Bromley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 213 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ardleigh & Little Bromley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ardleigh & Little Bromley had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 221 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ardleigh & Little Bromley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ardleigh & Little Bromley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ardleigh & Little Bromley has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 46.44 ranking 24th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Ardleigh & Little Bromley crimes were 213. The crime rate of Ardleigh & Little Bromley in 2024 was 824.30 (year) or 68.69 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ardleigh & Little Bromley were around 221 crimes with yearly crime rate of 855.26 (year) or 71.27 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)
St James197 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints86 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins70 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands68 4973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway52 7899 4824 5
Weeley & Tendring56 5486 12297 18
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Bluehouse30 15617 8619 7
Burrsville50 8780 7591 8
St Osyth40 12567 9495 9
Frinton43 9279 18319 17
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley34 13499 10417 10
Alresford & Elmstead41 10379 15332 15
Walton40 11470 13401 11
Brightlingsea32 14493 11399 12
Pier24 17369 16367 13
St Paul's22 19388 14332 14
Cann Hall26 16311 17325 16
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland22 18248 20270 20
Eastcliff17 20263 19274 19
Little Clacton16 21182 24158 24
St Bartholomew's12 25202 22214 22
Homelands15 22182 25204 23
Stour Valley7 28197 23127 27
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford14 23146 26144 25
The Bentleys & Frating6 29136 27135 26
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston11 2662 3070 30
Dovercourt Tollgate8 2751 3177 29
Dovercourt Bay3 32121 28113 28
The Oakleys & Wix5 3074 2968 31
Kirby Cross3 3137 3249 32

Ardleigh & Little Bromley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ardleigh & Little Bromley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ardleigh & Little Bromley postcode area is presented below.

1. Herbert Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Bromley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Ingram'S Piece (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Colchester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clover Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Home Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Limes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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