Crime Rate in Bluehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bluehouse

The total recorded crimes in Bluehouse, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bluehouse crime rate of 4.23 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 Bluehouse, encompassing approximately 7,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Bluehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nayland Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Kersey Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bluehouse?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Bluehouse reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 617 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bluehouse witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bluehouse experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 619 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bluehouse witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Bluehouse has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bluehouse Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bluehouse has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 15th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Bluehouse crimes were 617. The crime rate of Bluehouse in 2024 was 86.96 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bluehouse were around 619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.24 (year) or 7.27 (month) ranking 7 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
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
Ardleigh & Little Bromley12 24213 21221 21
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

Bluehouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202521
January 202532
December 202428
November 202420
October 202424
September 202425
August 202426
July 202421
June 202460
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bluehouse in March 2025

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

1. Nayland Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Kersey Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wordsworth Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Melton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aldeburgh Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Purley Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Salmon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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