Crime Rate in Frinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frinton

The total recorded crimes in Frinton, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frinton crime rate of 3.67 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Frinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Harold Way 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 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 May 2025 the Frinton has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frinton)CrimesRank (Frinton)CrimesRank (Frinton)
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
Alresford & Elmstead30 18379 15332 15
Cann Hall31 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff33 16263 19274 19
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

Frinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202521
February 202512
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Frinton in May 2025

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

1. Second Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
3. Harold Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Garden Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Cranford Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Connaught Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Oaks (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Esplanade (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rochford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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