Crime Rate in Bluehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bluehouse

The total recorded crimes in Bluehouse, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bluehouse crime rate of 6.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bluehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salmon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Waterworks Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Blyford Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bluehouse has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.06 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bluehouse)CrimesRank (Bluehouse)CrimesRank (Bluehouse)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints90 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins65 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands59 5973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway51 9899 4824 5
Burrsville60 4780 7591 8
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
St Osyth53 8567 9495 9
Walton34 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea39 12493 11399 12
Weeley & Tendring40 11486 12297 18
Pier30 19369 16367 13
St Paul's38 13388 14332 14
Frinton35 14279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead30 18379 15332 15
Cann Hall31 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff33 16263 19274 19
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland11 27248 20270 20
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford23 20146 26144 25
Ardleigh & Little Bromley11 25213 21221 21
Dovercourt Bay18 21121 28113 28
St Bartholomew's16 22202 22214 22
Homelands14 24182 25204 23
Stour Valley4 30197 23127 27
The Bentleys & Frating15 23136 27135 26
Little Clacton9 28182 24158 24
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Bluehouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Salmon Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Waterworks Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Blyford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Harpers Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wordsworth Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Battisford Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burstall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Earls Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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