Frinton-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Frinton-on-Sea’s December 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is a marked improvement compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, with the area’s rate 61.1% lower than the national figure. This statistic underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, as well as the area’s unique characteristics as a coastal town with a small, tightly-knit community. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of incidents (33.3%), followed by other theft, shoplifting, and public order offences, each contributing 13.3% of the total. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the potential for empty homes during the holiday period—may have influenced these patterns. For instance, the relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average (18% below) could be attributed to reduced retail activity and increased foot traffic management in the area’s small commercial centres. Meanwhile, the presence of violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces in a coastal town during the festive season. The overall crime rate’s consistency with Frinton-on-Sea’s character as a low-density, largely residential area suggests that factors such as strong community policing, limited commercial activity, and the absence of major transport hubs contribute to the area’s lower crime levels. These findings align with broader trends in coastal towns, where crime rates often remain below the national average due to smaller populations and the absence of urban crime drivers like high-density housing or nightlife hubs.

December 2023 witnessed a sharp decline in shoplifting, with reported cases dropping by 66.7% from 6 to 2, likely influenced by the seasonal slowdown in retail activity and reduced foot traffic during the Christmas period. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 64.3%, from 14 to 5 cases, a reduction that may be attributed to the holiday season’s emphasis on community cohesion and reduced public gatherings. However, three crime categories saw notable increases: anti-social behaviour, public order, and burglary, each rising by 100.0% compared to November. These spikes may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during the festive period, when increased alcohol consumption and the presence of transient visitors could contribute to disturbances. Violence and sexual offences in Frinton-on-Sea remain 66% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s continued safety in this category despite the month-on-month fluctuations. Residents may find the daily crime rate of 0 incidents per day particularly reassuring, illustrating the low likelihood of encountering crime in this built-up area.

Frinton-on-Sea’s December 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 40.0% decrease from the previous month’s 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 61.1% below the national figure of 7.2 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low incidence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When considering monthly exposure, the 15 total crimes reported over December equate to one reported crime for every 353 residents, a ratio that highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this coastal community. This level of safety is consistent with Frinton-on-Sea’s character as a small, largely residential area with limited commercial activity, where crime prevention efforts may be bolstered by tight-knit community networks and low population density. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates the effectiveness of local policing strategies or environmental factors that deter crime in this specific context.