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

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile in May 2024 continued to reflect its status as a low-crime coastal community, with an overall rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (26.3% of total incidents), shoplifting (21.1%), and burglary (21.1%), which together accounted for over half of all reported crimes. This distribution aligns with the characteristics of a small, built-up coastal area, where retail spaces and seasonal tourism may contribute to shoplifting and burglary trends. The month’s seasonal context—marked by bank holidays and extended evening hours—may have influenced patterns of socialising and outdoor activity, contributing to the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, with violent crime at 0.9 per 1,000 (68% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 (72% below the UK average). These figures suggest that Frinton-on-Sea’s crime environment is shaped by its unique geography and demographics, where the small population and limited commercial activity create a markedly different profile from larger urban centres. The low levels of property crime, despite the area’s vulnerability to burglary, indicate effective local measures or a lack of repeat victimisation, though the 158% above UK average for burglary highlights a specific challenge that may require targeted intervention.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from zero to five incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, where this category is 68% below. Simultaneously, burglary rates doubled to four incidents, a figure 158% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These spikes highlight localized tensions or vulnerabilities, possibly linked to the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during bank holidays. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, and anti-social behaviour dropped by half, suggesting a reduction in disruptive incidents. Shoplifting, though halved from eight to four incidents, remained 25% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the presence of retail hubs or tourist activity, which can drive such crimes despite overall declines. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in violence, which, though still low in absolute terms, indicates a need for targeted community engagement.

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate in May 2024 fell by 24.2% compared to April’s 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. This reduction brings the area’s rate to 3.6 per 1,000, significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the small population of 5,302 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of crime in this coastal community. The decrease aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have shifted activity away from high-risk times. However, the relatively high burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests localized vulnerabilities that warrant closer attention. These figures, when scaled to the area’s population, illustrate a community where crime remains a rare but not absent concern.