Crime Rate in Kirby Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirby Cross

The total recorded crimes in Kirby Cross, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby Cross crime rate of 4.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) 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,

  • Holland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Avenue 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 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 May 2025 the Kirby Cross has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)CrimesRank (Kirby Cross)
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
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
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Kirby Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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May 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20251
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September 20241
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A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
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August 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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December 20241
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May 20243

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

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May 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
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December 20241
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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.

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May 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242

High Crime Locations Kirby Cross in May 2025

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

1. Holland Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Sheltons (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Southcroft Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Little Meers Gardens (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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