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 March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford crime rate of 2.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pyesand with total crimes: 3
  • Malting Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 23th 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.

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
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 Cross3 3137 3249 32

Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

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

1. Pyesand (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Malting Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elm Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hillcrest (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poynter Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Beverley Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wavring Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Larneys (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sherbourne Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cortoncroft Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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