Crime Rate in Brightlingsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brightlingsea

The total recorded crimes in Brightlingsea, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brightlingsea crime rate of 5.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brightlingsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Rope Walk with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 May 2025 the Brightlingsea has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brightlingsea)CrimesRank (Brightlingsea)CrimesRank (Brightlingsea)
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
Bluehouse43 10617 8619 7
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
St Osyth53 8567 9495 9
Walton34 15470 13401 11
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

Brightlingsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202518
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202431
October 202423
September 202418
August 202417
July 202417
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Brightlingsea in May 2025

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

1. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Rope Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lower Green Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Campernell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Churchill Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Winchelsea Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Regent Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hurst Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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