Crime Rate in Dovercourt Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Bay

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Bay, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovercourt Bay crime rate of 0.82 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Dovercourt Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Road with total crimes: 2
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dovercourt Bay has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 32th 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.

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
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
The Oakleys & Wix5 3074 2968 31
Kirby Cross3 3137 3249 32

Dovercourt Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dovercourt Bay in March 2025

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

1. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. First Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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