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

Frinton-on-Sea’s October 2024 crime profile is defined by a clear dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, with 11 property-related offences reported compared to five violent crimes. This imbalance, which aligns with the area’s overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—58.0% below the UK average—suggests that theft and burglary are more pressing concerns than personal safety in this built-up coastal area. The most common crime category was shoplifting, accounting for 22.2% of all incidents, followed by burglary (16.7%) and other theft (11.1%). These figures may reflect the area’s retail presence, though the sharp 300% increase in shoplifting compared to the previous month raises questions about local factors such as seasonal shopping patterns or changes in police visibility. The UK average comparison further highlights the area’s relative safety: violent crime rates were 66% below the national figure, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 84% and 64% below the UK average, respectively. This stark contrast to national trends could be attributed to Frinton-on-Sea’s small, tightly knit community and the influence of its coastal environment, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal context also plays a role, as October’s darker evenings and the Halloween period likely contributed to a reduction in outdoor activity and, consequently, lower crime rates for some categories. However, the significant rise in shoplifting and burglary underscores the need for targeted measures to address these specific vulnerabilities.

October 2024 saw a sharp increase in shoplifting, which rose by 300% compared to the previous month, with four incidents reported. This surge highlights a shift in the crime mix, where property crimes (11 incidents) outpaced violent crimes (5 incidents), a trend consistent with Frinton-on-Sea’s overall profile. While shoplifting rates in the area were 11% above the UK average, burglary rates were 82% above the national figure, indicating a localised vulnerability. Violent crime decreased by 16.7%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from six to five incidents. This decline, though modest, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the Halloween period, which can reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 84% and 64% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting that the area’s community cohesion and policing efforts are effectively curbing these categories. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting offers a tangible insight into the types of crime requiring local attention.

Frinton-on-Sea’s October 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 5.3% decline from the previous month’s 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in crime reduction. This rate places the area 58.0% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the relative safety of this coastal community compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that may seem low but aligns with the small population of 5,302 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 295 residents over the course of the month. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides context for how infrequent criminal activity is in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile is markedly less intense than the UK average, with violent crime rates 66% below national levels. This combination of low frequency and significant disparity from national trends suggests that local factors—such as the area’s compact size and coastal character—play a role in shaping its crime dynamics.