Crime Rate in Kirby Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirby Cross

The total recorded crimes in Kirby Cross, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby Cross crime rate of 1.40 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 Kirby Cross, encompassing approximately 2,137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirby Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Village Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Sheltons with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kirby Cross?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Kirby Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 37 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kirby Cross recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirby Cross had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 49 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kirby Cross recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirby Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kirby Cross has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 31th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Kirby Cross crimes were 37. The crime rate of Kirby Cross in 2024 was 17.31 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirby Cross were around 49 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.93 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 32 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
Frinton43 9279 18319 17
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 Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order 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 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kirby Cross in March 2025

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

1. Village Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Sheltons (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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