Crime Rate in Dovercourt Tollgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Tollgate

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Tollgate, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovercourt Tollgate crime rate of 0.40 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 Tollgate, encompassing approximately 2,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stour Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dovercourt Tollgate?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Dovercourt Tollgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 51 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dovercourt Tollgate recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Dovercourt Tollgate had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 77 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dovercourt Tollgate recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dovercourt Tollgate has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 32th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Dovercourt Tollgate crimes were 51. The crime rate of Dovercourt Tollgate in 2024 was 20.42 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dovercourt Tollgate were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.82 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)
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
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
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

High Crime Locations Dovercourt Tollgate in May 2025

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

1. Stour Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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