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

Frinton-on-Sea's overall crime rate in January 2026 was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 50% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with the area's character as a coastal built-up area, where limited retail density and transient populations may contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all incidents — 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This suggests that while violent crime is present, its frequency is lower than the national norm. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and burglary, made up 44% of the total, though these categories remained below UK averages. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — may have influenced these patterns, as outdoor crimes typically decline during this time. However, the absence of major retail hubs in Frinton-on-Sea likely limits the scope for shoplifting, which fell sharply by 90.9% compared to December. This reduction aligns with the area's limited commercial presence, which may also explain the relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary. The data highlights a generally secure environment, though the rise in robbery and anti-social behaviour suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as isolated public spaces or increased transient populations, may warrant further attention.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in robbery, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson — all of which rose by 100% or 50% compared to December. Robbery, in particular, surged from zero to one incident, a 100% increase that places the category 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Similarly, anti-social behaviour rose from zero to one, a 100% increase. These spikes contrast with steep declines in shoplifting, which fell by 90.9% from 11 to one incident. The overall crime mix shifted towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all incidents — 32% below the UK average. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, as post-holiday periods typically see reduced retail activity, potentially displacing shoplifting incidents into other crime types. Residents should be particularly aware of the doubling of robbery and anti-social behaviour, both of which were previously absent in the area's crime record.

Frinton-on-Sea's crime rate in January 2026 fell by 43.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.0 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 6.8 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 295 residents — a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of approximately 1-in-295. Daily, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a low frequency that contrasts with the UK's higher average. The population of 5,302 further contextualises these rates, highlighting that even with the 18 total crimes recorded, the scale of incidents remains proportionally small. This contrast with the UK average, where crime is nearly double, reinforces the area's status as a relatively secure locale. However, the sharp rise in robbery and anti-social behaviour in January suggests that while overall safety has improved, specific vulnerabilities merit closer attention.