Crime Rate in Little Clacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Clacton

The total recorded crimes in Little Clacton, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Clacton crime rate of 18.41 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 Little Clacton, encompassing approximately 868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Little Clacton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Osyth Road East with total crimes: 4
  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Amerells Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Little Clacton?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Little Clacton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 182 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Little Clacton had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 158 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Little Clacton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Little Clacton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Little Clacton has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 18.41 ranking 21th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Little Clacton crimes were 182. The crime rate of Little Clacton in 2024 was 209.46 (year) or 17.46 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Clacton were around 158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 181.84 (year) or 15.15 (month) ranking 24 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
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

Little Clacton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other crime 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 5 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202423
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 202418
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 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
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Little Clacton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Clacton postcode area is presented below.

1. St Osyth Road East (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
2. Harwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Amerells Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Botany Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Osyth Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hazelwood Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Galloway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Harwich Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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