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 July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford crime rate of 3.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reynards Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pyesand with total crimes: 2
  • Vista 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 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 July 2025 the Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 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 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
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 Cross6 3237 3249 32

Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford 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 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251

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

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April 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
February 20251

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

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

1. Reynards Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Pyesand (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vista Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beverley Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Larneys (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beachcroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rye Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Hillcrest (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Maple Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Warrens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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