Crime Rate in Pier: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pier

The total recorded crimes in Pier, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pier crime rate of 4.29 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 Pier, encompassing approximately 5,594 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Pier Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnarvon Road with total crimes: 7
  • Thoroughgood Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pier?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Pier demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 369 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pier witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pier had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 367 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Pier witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pier Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pier has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 17th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Pier crimes were 369. The crime rate of Pier in 2024 was 65.96 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pier were around 367 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.60 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking 13 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
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

Pier Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 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 (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 202440
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 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

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

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pier in March 2025

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

1. Carnarvon Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Thoroughgood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Harold Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anglefield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Granville Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapman Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.