Frinton-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of reduced property crime, particularly in burglary, which fell sharply compared to earlier in the year. The area’s overall safety profile is underscored by its position as a relatively low-crime coastal town, where seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period and darker evenings may influence crime patterns. Shoplifting remained the most common crime, accounting for 50% of all incidents, a rate 233% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly may be attributed to the town’s retail presence, which attracts both local and tourist foot traffic during peak shopping periods. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average, increased by 50% month-on-month, a shift that could be linked to the social dynamics of holiday gatherings and the reduced visibility of public spaces in December. The crime mix also shows a slight tilt towards property crime, with 60% of incidents falling into this category, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. These patterns highlight the importance of seasonal awareness and targeted community engagement to maintain Frinton-on-Sea’s low crime profile while addressing emerging trends in specific categories.

December 2024 marked a notable 71.4% decrease in burglary compared to November, a shift likely influenced by seasonal patterns such as empty homes during the holiday period. However, violence and sexual offences rose by 50%, and other crime increased by 100%, indicating a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Shoplifting remained the most prevalent crime, accounting for 50% of all incidents, and was 233% above the UK average rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the UK highlights the unique characteristics of Frinton-on-Sea, where retail areas may attract higher rates of shoplifting despite the overall low crime profile. The increase in violence and sexual offences, though modest, suggests a need for community-focused initiatives to address local tensions exacerbated by seasonal gatherings and reduced visibility in darker evenings.

Frinton-on-Sea's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 16.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of late December, when empty homes and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower property crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. With a population of 5,302, this rate suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, though the seasonal fluctuations in specific crime types—such as shoplifting and violence—highlight the need for targeted awareness during peak periods.