Crime Rate in Dovercourt Tollgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Tollgate

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Tollgate, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovercourt Tollgate crime rate of 3.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeomanry Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bramble Tye 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 July 2025 the Dovercourt Tollgate has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 31th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)CrimesRank (Dovercourt Tollgate)
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 Bay11 28121 28113 28
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dovercourt Tollgate in July 2025

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

1. Yeomanry Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bramble Tye (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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