Crime Rate in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford

The total recorded crimes in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford crime rate of 4.10 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-le-Soken & Hamford, encompassing approximately 5,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malting Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Tree Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 146 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 144 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 20th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford crimes were 146. The crime rate of Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford in 2024 was 26.00 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.64 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford)CrimesRank (Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford)CrimesRank (Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford)
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
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

Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 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 (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford postcode area is presented below.

1. Malting Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Walton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elm Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chelmer Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sherbourne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cortoncroft Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Barley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wavring Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Frietuna Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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