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 May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley crime rate of 9.49 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 Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley, encompassing approximately 5,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stourview Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cambria Close with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road 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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 9.49 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley)CrimesRank (Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley)CrimesRank (Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley)
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
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
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202424
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 20246
November 20248
October 202424
September 202414
August 202425
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in May 2025

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

1. Stourview Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cambria Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rigby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Nash Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Waldegrave Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Strawberry Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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