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

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals a distinct balance of crime types shaped by its coastal character and seasonal dynamics. The area recorded 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, a rate 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the area’s small population (5,302 residents) and the nature of its local environment, which is likely influenced by its status as a coastal resort with limited commercial density. The breakdown of crimes shows a notable emphasis on non-violent, community-level issues: violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) each accounted for 16.7% of total crimes, followed closely by other theft (12.5%) and public order offences (12.5%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes dominate, suggesting that Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile is driven more by interpersonal and public order concerns than by theft or burglary. The summer season, with its peak tourism activity and extended daylight hours, may partly explain the focus on anti-social behaviour and public order issues, which often rise in areas with high transient populations. However, the absence of significant property crime—despite the presence of retail businesses—aligns with the area’s compact, low-density layout, which may reduce opportunities for large-scale theft. The overall rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s rural-adjacent character and limited urban infrastructure, which typically correlate with lower crime rates in statistical analyses. This mix of crime types underscores the importance of community-focused policing and local engagement in maintaining the area’s safety during peak tourist periods.

July 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, reflecting the dynamic nature of local conditions. Anti-social behaviour surged by 300% compared to June, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp increase that may be linked to the summer season’s higher foot traffic and the influx of holidaymakers. Other theft also rose by 200%, jumping from one to three incidents, potentially tied to increased retail activity during the peak tourist period. Public order offences, which had not been reported in June, emerged as a new category in July with three incidents, a 100% increase. These rises contrast with declines in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 50% from eight to four incidents—a shift that may reflect the seasonal dispersal of transient populations or improved community interventions. Burglary rates remained stable at three incidents, but this figure was 94% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a unique local concern. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3% from three to two incidents, due to heightened community vigilance during the summer months. The overall balance of crime types in Frinton-on-Sea continues to diverge from the UK average, with property crimes making up only 50% of total incidents compared to the UK’s typical dominance of theft and burglary. Residents may find the 46.4% gap between Frinton-on-Sea’s rate and the UK average particularly relevant, as it underscores the area’s comparative safety despite its coastal tourism appeal.

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate in July 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marked a 20.2% increase from June’s 3.8 per 1,000.4% below the UK average. This monthly rise, while statistically significant, must be contextualised within the area’s small population of 5,302 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in July—a figure that, while seemingly high, reflects the small denominator of the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is likely lower than the average for larger urban centres but comparable to other similarly sized coastal communities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Frinton-on-Sea’s crime burden is distributed across a much smaller base than the UK average, which is calculated across millions of residents. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, where the area’s rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 72% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour, which is 45% below the UK’s 1.4 per 1,000. However, the area’s burglary rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 94% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be explained by the unique challenges of securing properties in a coastal setting with limited surveillance infrastructure. These comparisons illustrate how Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile, shaped by its geography and demographics, diverges from national trends in both magnitude and type.