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

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a striking contrast between its overall low rate and specific category outliers. With a total of 25 crimes reported—4.7 per 1,000 residents—the area’s crime rate was 37.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crimes, which accounted for 56% of all incidents (14 cases), a rate exactly matching the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. However, shoplifting emerged as a significant outlier, with 6 incidents (2.6 per 1,000)—a 100% increase from the previous month and 100% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike aligns with the Black Friday shopping period, though the town’s coastal, low-density nature may have limited the scale of retail crime compared to larger urban centres. Other theft and criminal damage rates remained below UK averages, with the latter 66% lower than the national figure. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the end of the shopping season—likely influenced these patterns, with reduced visibility and increased foot traffic in retail areas potentially contributing to shoplifting. While the area’s small population and rural-adjacent setting may naturally depress certain crime types, the dominance of violent offences suggests that local social dynamics, such as the presence of transient populations during peak tourist seasons, could play a role. These findings highlight the interplay between geographical factors and seasonal events in shaping Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from three to six cases—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, which Frinton-on-Sea exceeded by 100%. This spike aligns with the Black Friday shopping period, though the town’s smaller retail footprint may have limited the scale of such incidents. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 16.7%, from 12 to 14 cases, a figure that matches the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category accounted for 56% of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in the local crime profile. Meanwhile, other theft and criminal damage rates remained below UK averages, suggesting that the area’s rural-adjacent character and low population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for property crimes. Residents may find the shoplifting increase particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the impact of seasonal retail activity in a coastal community.

Frinton-on-Sea's crime rate in November 2023 (4.7 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, continuing a trend of relative stability in recent months. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 212 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while low, highlights the small population’s vulnerability to even minor incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the town’s character as a coastal community with limited urban density. When compared to the UK average, Frinton-on-Sea’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, but the local context suggests that seasonal factors—such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the end of the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced specific crime types. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even minor fluctuations in crime can be more pronounced in smaller communities, where the proportion of incidents relative to the population is higher than in larger urban centres.