Tendring Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tendring’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 1.2% below the UK average of 8.4. This slight edge over the national benchmark, however, masks a stark imbalance in crime types: violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 44.7% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (30.8%). This dominance of violent crime over property crime may reflect seasonal factors, with July marking the height of summer tourism and associated social activity in Tendring’s coastal and rural areas. The data shows that violence and sexual offences were 30% above the UK average for this category, a figure consistent with the area’s mix of commuter hubs, holiday destinations, and rural communities where public spaces may see increased use during summer months. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (45% below), remained a notable contributor, accounting for nearly 10% of all crimes. This suggests that while Tendring’s overall crime rate is slightly better than the national average, the nature of its crime profile—driven by interpersonal conflicts and public order issues—differs from the UK’s broader trend, which sees property crime as a larger share of the total. The seasonal context of July, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely amplifies these patterns, creating conditions where incidents of violence and disorder are more probable. However, direct causation, and local factors such as policing strategies or community engagement efforts may also play a role in shaping this crime picture.

July saw a sharp 50% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 44 to 66. This jump, though unexplained by the data, may reflect heightened summer travel or increased vehicle movement around local festivals. Robbery also surged by 50%, from 8 to 12 incidents, a spike that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 46.4% compared to June, with reported cases dropping from 69 to 37—a decline that could indicate improved security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Violent crime remains high, with Tendring’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences 30% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s mix of rural and coastal environments where social interactions during summer events could contribute to such patterns.

Tendring's crime rate in July 2024 rose 3.4% compared to June, moving from 8.0 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months in coastal areas, where tourism and outdoor events may influence crime dynamics. Daily crime figures reveal 42 incidents reported each day in July, a consistent rhythm that reflects local activity levels but remains lower than the UK average when adjusted for population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to Tendring's population of 156,759. This figure, while informative, should be considered alongside the area’s rural-urban mix, where crime distribution may vary between densely populated centres and more dispersed communities.