Crime Rate in Eastcliff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcliff

The total recorded crimes in Eastcliff, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcliff crime rate of 0.76 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 Eastcliff, encompassing approximately 43,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eastcliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Shrubland Court with total crimes: 5
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastcliff?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Eastcliff demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 263 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eastcliff recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Eastcliff had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 274 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eastcliff recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastcliff Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastcliff has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 0.76 ranking 16th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Eastcliff crimes were 263. The crime rate of Eastcliff in 2024 was 39.43 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastcliff were around 274 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.87 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)
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
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
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Eastcliff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
January 20253
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Eastcliff in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shrubland Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kennedy Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Valleybridge Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Turpins Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Madeira Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. B1032 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Second Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Turpins Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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