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

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, 40.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture is driven by a unique crime profile, with property offences dominating the landscape. Shoplifting accounted for 41.7% of all crimes, marking a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 — 175% above the UK average. Burglary, at 1.3 per 1,000 (29.2% of total crimes), was 319% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area. These figures suggest that retail and residential premises may be targeted, a pattern consistent with coastal towns where seasonal shopping events like Black Friday create opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained well below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 0.8 per 1,000 — 69% lower than the national figure. This balance between low violent crime and elevated property crime is likely shaped by Frinton-on-Sea’s character as a small coastal town with a mix of tourist activity and local commerce. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may have amplified opportunities for shoplifting and burglary, though the overall crime rate remains low. This data illustrates an area where crime is concentrated in specific categories, rather than being evenly distributed across types, a trend that may reflect the influence of local geography and seasonal rhythms on criminal behaviour.

November 2024 saw a dramatic surge in shoplifting, rising by 150% from 4 to 10 incidents — a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 175% above the UK average. This spike, coupled with a 133.3% increase in burglary (from 3 to 7 cases), highlights a growing focus on property crime. Burglary alone reached 1.3 per 1,000, 319% above the UK average, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities in local premises. In contrast, violent crimes fell by 20%, with violence and sexual offences dropping to 4 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), 69% below the UK average. This shift in crime mix — from violent to property offences — aligns with seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping, which may have increased opportunities for theft. The data also shows criminal damage and arson doubled. Residents may find the shoplifting figures particularly relevant, as they directly impact local businesses during peak retail periods.

Frinton-on-Sea's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 33.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 221 residents — a statistic that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This context is critical for understanding the area’s safety profile: despite the rise in specific categories like shoplifting and burglary, the overall rate remains well below the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Frinton-on-Sea’s crime picture, while showing fluctuations, continues to be characterised by low levels of violence and property crime relative to the UK. This contrast underscores the influence of local factors, such as its coastal location and smaller population, which may contribute to the area’s distinct crime dynamics.