Crime Rate in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

The total recorded crimes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley crime rate of 6.09 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 Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley, encompassing approximately 5,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quay Street with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Taylor Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

To understand the safety of Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley, we need to analyze Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 499 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 417 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 6.09 ranking 13th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley crimes were 499. The crime rate of Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in 2024 was 89.34 (year) or 7.44 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.66 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking 10 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
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
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford14 23146 26144 25
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

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 20246
November 20248
October 202424
September 202414
August 202425
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416
April 202419

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202424
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley postcode area is presented below.

1. Quay Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Taylor Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stourview Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Forrester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ian Rose Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Regent Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Falklands Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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