Tendring Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Tendring, the crime rate in November 2023 translates to a 1-in-159 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the everyday risk within the local population. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 16% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend that underscores Tendring’s position as a relatively safer region. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.7% of all incidents, a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 that is 20% above the UK average. This may be influenced by the area’s seasonal context, as November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night could contribute to increased incidents of violence. Other notable categories include criminal damage and arson (8.7% of total crimes) and other theft (7.6%), both of which are within or slightly above the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the transition to shorter days—may also influence patterns of retail crime and public order offences. decrease compared to the previous month. Tendring’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (62% below UK average) and vehicle crime (60% below) suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors, such as well-lit public spaces or community policing efforts, may be playing a role in reducing these specific types of incidents. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of factors that shape Tendring’s crime profile, with the area’s relative safety and targeted efforts to address high-risk categories emerging as key themes.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 114.3% compared to the previous month, rising from 14 to 30 incidents. This increase, alongside a 100% rise in robbery cases (from 4 to 8), highlights a shift in the crime mix, though these categories remain relatively low compared to the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 63.6% (from 11 to 4), and public order offences decreased by 29.3% (from 99 to 70), potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 20% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Tendring’s demographic or social dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents were 62% below the UK average, suggesting a localised success in managing such issues through community initiatives or targeted enforcement strategies.

Tendring's November 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.6% decrease from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 33 reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community’s rhythms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a metric that provides a clear sense of the scale of exposure for individuals living in Tendring. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which aligns with Tendring’s broader position as a safer area relative to the national context. The population context further underscores that while the absolute number of crimes remains significant, the rate per capita is proportionally lower, suggesting a combination of effective policing, community engagement, or environmental factors that contribute to the reduced risk profile compared to other regions.