Crime Rate in Frinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frinton

The total recorded crimes in Frinton, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frinton crime rate of 4.51 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 Frinton, encompassing approximately 9,528 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Frinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Harold Way with total crimes: 6
  • Pole Barn Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Frinton?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Frinton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 279 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Frinton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Frinton had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 319 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Frinton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frinton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Frinton has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Frinton crimes were 279. The crime rate of Frinton in 2024 was 29.28 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frinton were around 319 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.48 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking 17 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
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 Tollgate8 2751 3177 29
Dovercourt Bay3 32121 28113 28
The Oakleys & Wix5 3074 2968 31
Kirby Cross3 3137 3249 32

Frinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202512
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Frinton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
2. Harold Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Pole Barn Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Connaught Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stewards Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Raglan Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rochford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stansted Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cliff Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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