Crime Rate in Homelands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homelands

The total recorded crimes in Homelands, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homelands crime rate of 4.14 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 Homelands, encompassing approximately 3,377 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Homelands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devereaux Close with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Luff Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Homelands?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Homelands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 182 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Homelands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Homelands had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 204 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Homelands recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Homelands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Homelands has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 24th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Homelands crimes were 182. The crime rate of Homelands in 2024 was 53.88 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Homelands were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.39 (year) or 5.03 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Homelands)CrimesRank (Homelands)CrimesRank (Homelands)
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
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
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

Homelands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Homelands in May 2025

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

1. Devereaux Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Luff Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Winterbournes (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hervilly Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dairy Meadow Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Five Acres (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Stokes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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