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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardleigh & Little Bromley crime rate of 69.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ardleigh & Little Bromley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wivenhoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Murray Mcpherson Parade with total crimes: 1
  • Ernest Fancy Lane with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ardleigh & Little Bromley has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 69.66 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ardleigh & Little Bromley)CrimesRank (Ardleigh & Little Bromley)CrimesRank (Ardleigh & Little Bromley)
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
Alresford & Elmstead35 16379 15332 15
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
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

Ardleigh & Little Bromley 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 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
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Ardleigh & Little Bromley in July 2025

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

1. Wivenhoe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Murray Mcpherson Parade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ernest Fancy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A120 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Memorial Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Jubilee Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Crown Lane South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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