Crime Rate in Kirby Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirby Cross

The total recorded crimes in Kirby Cross, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby Cross crime rate of 2.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirby Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Oatside Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Lynne Close 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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kirby Cross has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 32th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)
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
Frinton44 13279 18319 17
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 Cross 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 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Kirby Cross in July 2025

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

1. Elm Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oatside Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lynne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bellamy Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Turpins Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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