Tendring Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 156,759 residents, Tendring recorded 986 crimes in December 2024 — translating to 6.3 crimes per 1,000 people, a rate 11.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure contextualises the scale of criminal activity in a way that directly relates to the local population: for every 1,000 residents, nearly six incidents were reported, a proportion that is lower than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 465 incidents (47.2% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (93 incidents) and shoplifting (85 incidents). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak, which typically increases foot traffic in retail areas and could contribute to higher rates of property crime. However, the dominance of violent crime in Tendring's December statistics contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.6 per 1,000 (2.6 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be linked to local characteristics such as the area's mix of urban and rural environments, where concentrated populations in town centres could create conditions conducive to interpersonal conflicts. The data also reveals that shoplifting, while rising by 13.3% compared to November, remains below the UK average for the category — a trend consistent with Tendring's generally lower property crime rates compared to other parts of the country.

December 2024 saw a 54.5% rise in possession of weapons offences, increasing from 11 to 17 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with a 48.9% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 47 to 24 — a shift likely linked to reduced traffic during the holiday period. Shoplifting also rose by 13.3%, with 85 incidents reported, though this remains below the UK average for the category. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking anomaly: violence and sexual offences (465 incidents) constitute 47.2% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.6 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crime may reflect seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings and alcohol consumption during the festive period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 57% compared to the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive activities in Tendring's communities.

Tendring's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% decrease from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern seen in similar areas, where reduced outdoor activity and holiday-related closures may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in a way that directly relates to the local population. On a daily basis, Tendring saw approximately 32 crimes reported each day, a number that, while consistent with historical averages for this time of year, remains below the UK-wide average for December. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tendring's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though localised factors such as the town's mix of rural and urban areas may influence this disparity.