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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Bentleys & Frating Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Weeley Road with total crimes: 2
  • George Mitchel Close with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the The Bentleys & Frating has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 74.85 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)CrimesRank (The Bentleys & Frating)
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
Little Clacton9 28182 24158 24
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

The Bentleys & Frating Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 202410

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hollybush Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Weeley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. George Mitchel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Weeley Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cedar Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forge Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Michael Wright Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Abrey Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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