Crime Rate in Frinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frinton

The total recorded crimes in Frinton, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frinton crime rate of 4.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Frinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esplanade with total crimes: 4
  • Rochford Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 July 2025 the Frinton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frinton)CrimesRank (Frinton)CrimesRank (Frinton)
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
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
Dovercourt Tollgate8 3151 3177 29
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

Frinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 202513
March 202510
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202510
April 20255
March 202521
February 202512
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Frinton in July 2025

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

1. Esplanade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Rochford Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Connaught Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Second Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Harold Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Cliff Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. B1033 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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