Crime Rate in Harwich & Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harwich & Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Harwich & Kingsway, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harwich & Kingsway crime rate of 4.75 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 Harwich & Kingsway, encompassing approximately 10,745 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Harwich & Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hordle Place with total crimes: 4
  • Albemarle Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harwich & Kingsway?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Harwich & Kingsway reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 899 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harwich & Kingsway witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Harwich & Kingsway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 824 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harwich & Kingsway witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Harwich & Kingsway has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harwich & Kingsway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harwich & Kingsway has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Harwich & Kingsway crimes were 899. The crime rate of Harwich & Kingsway in 2024 was 83.66 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harwich & Kingsway were around 824 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.68 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harwich & Kingsway)CrimesRank (Harwich & Kingsway)CrimesRank (Harwich & Kingsway)
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
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
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

Harwich & Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202520
February 202525
January 202524
December 202432
November 202438
October 202428
September 202429
August 202441
July 202426
June 202476
May 202423

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Harwich & Kingsway in May 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hordle Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Albemarle Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Custom House Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mayflower Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Golden Lion Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Maria Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Canning Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Station Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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