Crime Rate in Stour Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stour Valley

The total recorded crimes in Stour Valley, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley crime rate of 145.69 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 Stour Valley, encompassing approximately 171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stour Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayhaven with total crimes: 12
  • Clayton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Colchester Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stour Valley?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Stour Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 197 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stour Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Stour Valley had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 127 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stour Valley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stour Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stour Valley has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 145.69 ranking 19th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Stour Valley crimes were 197. The crime rate of Stour Valley in 2024 was 1148.02 (year) or 95.67 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stour Valley were around 127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 740.09 (year) or 61.67 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour Valley)CrimesRank (Stour Valley)CrimesRank (Stour Valley)
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
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
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
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

Stour Valley 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Stour Valley in July 2025

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

1. Rayhaven (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Clayton Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Colchester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Colchester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burr Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Michaelstowe Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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