Tendring Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tendring's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.1% below the UK average of 8.4. This marks the lowest recorded rate for the district since at least 2020, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.8% of all reported crimes (490 incidents), with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 — 9% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 10.6% (121 incidents), significantly below the UK average by 45%, a pattern consistent with Tendring's generally lower levels of public disorder compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of May — longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, though the overall decline in crime suggests effective local policing or community initiatives. Public order offences (8.7%) and criminal damage (8.3%) also remained well below UK averages, aligning with Tendring's character as a mixed rural-urban area where property crime tends to be lower than in densely populated regions. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary further reinforces the district's relatively stable crime profile, though the sharp rise in bicycle theft later in the month will require closer examination.

May 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising by 160% from 5 to 13. This surge, though still low compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), may reflect increased cycling during longer evenings or targeted thefts in specific areas. Concurrently, robbery rates more than doubled (from 5 to 11), a 120% increase that outpaced other categories. These shifts contrast with notable decreases elsewhere: theft from the person fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), and drug-related crimes dropped by 8.3% (from 24 to 22). The violent crime category, though remaining the largest share (42.8%), saw its rate (3.1 per 1,000) exceed the UK average by 9%, a disparity that may be partly explained by Tendring's mix of rural and urban environments where interpersonal conflicts can escalate. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 45% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could reflect strong community engagement or effective local enforcement. Residents might find the 72% increase in 'other crime' (from 25 to 43) particularly noteworthy, though this category's broad definition limits direct interpretation without further breakdown.

Tendring's crime rate in May 2024 (7.3 per 1,000) represented a 13.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.4, marking the first monthly rise since early 2023. This upward shift, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with the district's overall downward trend over the past five years. On a daily basis, 37 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that, while lower than many urban areas, still necessitates vigilance in high-risk zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Tendring's population of 156,759. This statistic underscores the district's relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to larger cities where crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the significance of targeted increases, such as the 160% rise in bicycle theft, which, while numerically small, could represent a concentrated issue in specific areas. The 13.4% monthly increase, though not unprecedented, serves as a reminder that crime trends can fluctuate seasonally, particularly in areas where outdoor activity increases during spring and early summer.