Tendring Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Tendring, the crime rate in November 2024 translates to a risk of encountering a reported crime for roughly every 140 residents over the course of the month. At 7.1 crimes per 1,000 people, this places the area 6.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.6% of all incidents — a rate of 3.3 per 1,000, 28% above the UK average. This spike in violent crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the shorter evenings of November and the timing of Bonfire Night, which can increase social gatherings and potential conflicts. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 11.6% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 40% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s mix of rural and coastal communities, where property damage might be more common during colder months due to increased use of outdoor heating or targeted vandalism. Shoplifting, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 28% below the UK average, influenced by heightened retail security measures during the Black Friday shopping period. These patterns highlight how local conditions and seasonal rhythms shape crime trends, even within a broader national context.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 40.7%, rising from 27 to 38 incidents — a sharp increase that may reflect shifts in local drug markets or enforcement activity. Robbery rates also climbed by 33.3%, with 8 incidents reported compared to 6 in October, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the pre-Christmas shopping period. Burglary rates rose by 27.6%, from 29 to 37, though this remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. In contrast, shoplifting dropped by 47.2%, from 142 to 75, likely due to enhanced security measures during Black Friday sales. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 47.2%, from 89 to 47, reflecting reduced car usage in colder weather or improved vehicle security. Theft from the person declined by 25%, from 8 to 6, though this remains significantly below the UK average. These month-on-month changes illustrate how specific crime types respond to seasonal and economic factors, with retail-related offences showing marked volatility. The persistent gap between Tendring’s rates and the UK average for categories like anti-social behaviour (55% below) and vehicle crime (32% below) suggests the area’s relatively low levels of public disorder and targeted property crime, which may be influenced by its rural character and lower population density.

Tendring’s November 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 10.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 37 crimes reported each day across the district — a figure that, while specific to Tendring, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, the average resident faced a 1-in-140 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when considering Tendring’s population of 156,759, as it illustrates how crime distribution is diluted across a large area. The drop in crime compared to October aligns with broader seasonal patterns, such as the reduced visibility of outdoor activities during darker evenings. However, the persistence of above-average rates for violent crimes and criminal damage suggests that certain local factors, such as community dynamics or infrastructure vulnerabilities, continue to influence specific crime types. These comparative figures highlight how Tendring’s crime profile, while generally lower than the UK average, still reflects distinct local conditions that shape the nature and frequency of incidents.