Crime Rate in Little Clacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Clacton

The total recorded crimes in Little Clacton, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Clacton crime rate of 21.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Little Clacton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galloway Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Hazelwood Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Meadows 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 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 July 2025 the Little Clacton has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 21.87 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Clacton)CrimesRank (Little Clacton)CrimesRank (Little Clacton)
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
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford21 22146 26144 25
Homelands17 26182 25204 23
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

Little Clacton 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 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202423
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

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

High Crime Locations Little Clacton in July 2025

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

1. Galloway Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Hazelwood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Springfield Meadows (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Baytree Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Clacton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Osyth Road West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stonehall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thorrington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kempton Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Amerells Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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