Crime Rate in Brightlingsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brightlingsea

The total recorded crimes in Brightlingsea, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brightlingsea crime rate of 4.34 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 Brightlingsea, encompassing approximately 7,366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Brightlingsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Place with total crimes: 3
  • Olde Forge with total crimes: 3
  • Winchelsea Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brightlingsea?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Brightlingsea reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 493 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brightlingsea witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brightlingsea had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 399 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brightlingsea witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brightlingsea Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brightlingsea has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 14th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Brightlingsea crimes were 493. The crime rate of Brightlingsea in 2024 was 66.93 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brightlingsea were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.17 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Brightlingsea 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202431
October 202423
September 202418
August 202417
July 202417
June 202432
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 202422
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brightlingsea in March 2025

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

1. Victoria Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Olde Forge (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Winchelsea Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Hall Cut (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Lower Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Upper Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. John Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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