Crime Rate in Dovercourt Tollgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovercourt Tollgate

The total recorded crimes in Dovercourt Tollgate, Tendring, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Devon Way with total crimes: 1
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dovercourt Tollgate has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 27th 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.

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 Bay3 32121 28113 28
The Oakleys & Wix5 3074 2968 31
Kirby Cross3 3137 3249 32

Dovercourt Tollgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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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.

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January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Valley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Devon Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bramble Tye (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Aldon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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