Tendring Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Tendring's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 45.4% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, the district recorded 1,252 total crimes—a figure 5.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with Tendring's character as a largely rural district with a mix of coastal and agricultural areas, where crime patterns differ from urban centres. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (violence at 568 incidents vs property crimes at 384) reflects broader trends in less densely populated regions, where interpersonal conflicts often outweigh economic crimes. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: as June marks the beginning of the summer season, increased outdoor activity in Tendring's coastal areas may have heightened opportunities for disputes and alcohol-related incidents. However, the drop in shoplifting by 30.5% (from 59 to 41 incidents) suggests that targeted retail security measures—such as visible CCTV or staff patrols—may have had a measurable impact. The rate of anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 46% below the UK average, due to the district's lower population density and the relative ease of managing such incidents in open spaces. The category of violence and sexual offences in Tendring was 23% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile, including a younger population or specific community dynamics. While the overall crime rate remains below the national average, the higher-than-expected violent crime rate underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during the summer months when outdoor social interactions increase.

June 2023 saw a 140% surge in theft from the person, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect increased foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer season. Concurrently, public order offences grew by 21.4% (84 to 102), likely tied to the start of the tourist season in Tendring's coastal regions. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 16.4% (110 to 128), possibly linked to the relaxation of social restrictions as the year progressed. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 30.5% (59 to 41), suggesting that summer retail strategies—such as extended staff hours or visible security measures—may have deterred such activity. The category of violence and sexual offences, which dominates Tendring's crime picture at 45.4% of all reported incidents, remains 23% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This discrepancy could indicate local factors such as higher youth population density or specific policing challenges in the area.

Tendring's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decrease from May's 8.3. This drop aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar coastal and rural areas, where summer holidays and extended daylight hours often correlate with reduced street-level crime. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 42 incidents per day, equivalent to one reported crime for every 125 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: while the rate is lower than the previous month, it remains consistent with Tendring's historical profile as a district with moderate crime levels relative to densely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective shows that Tendring's 156,759 residents experienced 1,252 total crimes, translating to a manageable proportion of the community being directly affected. These figures suggest that while crime remains a local concern, the overall burden is distributed across a larger population base than in more urban areas.