Crime Rate in Dovercourt Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Bay

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Bay, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovercourt Bay crime rate of 3.01 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 Dovercourt Bay, encompassing approximately 3,659 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dovercourt Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 3
  • Portland Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dovercourt Bay?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Dovercourt Bay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 121 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dovercourt Bay recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Dovercourt Bay had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 113 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dovercourt Bay recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Dovercourt Bay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dovercourt Bay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dovercourt Bay has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 28th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Dovercourt Bay crimes were 121. The crime rate of Dovercourt Bay in 2024 was 33.06 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dovercourt Bay were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.88 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)
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
Ardleigh & Little Bromley18 25213 21221 21
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford21 22146 26144 25
Homelands17 26182 25204 23
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
The Bentleys & Frating15 27136 27135 26
Dovercourt Tollgate8 3151 3177 29
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

Dovercourt Bay 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202511
April 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
September 20247
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dovercourt Bay in July 2025

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

1. Lee Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Maple Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Portland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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