Frinton-on-Sea Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 positions it as one of the safest areas in the UK, with crime levels 60.9% below the national average of 6.4 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to an individual risk profile where, over the course of the month, one resident in every 408 experienced a reported crime—a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this coastal built-up area. The crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with shoplifting accounting for 30.8% of all incidents (4 cases) and anti-social behaviour contributing 23.1% (3 cases). These figures align with the area’s character as a low-density coastal community, where retail spaces and public areas are likely to attract opportunistic theft but where broader social and environmental factors contribute to lower overall crime. Seasonal context also plays a role, with February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull potentially reducing opportunities for violent crime while increasing focus on indoor retail environments, where shoplifting rates rose sharply. The stark contrast between Frinton-on-Sea’s crime profile and the UK average underscores the impact of local geography, population density, and seasonal rhythms on crime patterns. For residents, the low overall rate means that daily life in the area involves minimal risk of encountering crime, though targeted vigilance in retail spaces remains prudent.

February 2026 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These increases contrast sharply with a 66.7% drop in violence and sexual offences (from 9 to 3) and a similar decline in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 1). While shoplifting remains significantly above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour and violent crime are both well below national levels. The stark contrast between rising retail-related offences and falling violent crime suggests seasonal influences, with winter months potentially driving shoplifting in a coastal area with tourist activity. For residents, the 300% increase in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in local retail spaces, particularly during low-season periods.

Frinton-on-Sea’s crime rate in February 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents) reflects a continued downward trend, falling 27.7% from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 408 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this coastal community. Daily crime statistics show an average of approximately 0 crimes per day, underscoring the rarity of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 5,302. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 156 residents in a comparable area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Frinton-on-Sea remains a relatively safe place, with crime levels far below national benchmarks. The shift in crime patterns, such as the sharp increase in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, contrasts with the steep decline in violence and sexual offences, suggesting seasonal or situational factors may be influencing local dynamics.