Crime Rate in The Bentleys & Frating: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Bentleys & Frating

The total recorded crimes in The Bentleys & Frating, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Bentleys & Frating crime rate of 74.85 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 The Bentleys & Frating, encompassing approximately 200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Bentleys & Frating Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Cut with total crimes: 2
  • Michael Wright Way with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is The Bentleys & Frating?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, The Bentleys & Frating demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 136 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Bentleys & Frating recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, The Bentleys & Frating had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 135 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Bentleys & Frating recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, The Bentleys & Frating has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

The Bentleys & Frating Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the The Bentleys & Frating has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 74.85 ranking 27th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total The Bentleys & Frating crimes were 136. The crime rate of The Bentleys & Frating in 2024 was 678.64 (year) or 56.55 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Bentleys & Frating were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 673.65 (year) or 56.14 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)
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
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
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

The Bentleys & Frating 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 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 (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
September 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations The Bentleys & Frating in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Bentleys & Frating postcode area is presented below.

1. New Cut (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Michael Wright Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hall View Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Keeble Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Forge Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Moors Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Moor'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Weeley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rowan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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