Crime Rate in Dovercourt Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Bay

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Bay, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovercourt Bay crime rate of 4.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dovercourt Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lee Road 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 May 2025 the Dovercourt Bay has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Bay)
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
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
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

Dovercourt Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Portland Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Maple Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lee Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Elmhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Lower Marine Parade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rowan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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