Crime Rate in Little Clacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Clacton

The total recorded crimes in Little Clacton, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Clacton crime rate of 10.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Little Clacton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 5
  • Leys Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Oak View Gardens with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Tendring.

    • 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 areas in the Tendring.

  • 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 May 2025 the Little Clacton has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 10.36 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Clacton)CrimesRank (Little Clacton)CrimesRank (Little Clacton)
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
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
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
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Little Clacton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202423
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 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
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Harwich Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Leys Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak View Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Elm Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Galloway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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