Tendring Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tendring’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 10.4% below the UK average of 6.7. This figure reflects a continuation of the area’s generally lower crime profile, though notable variations exist within the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category (23% above). This dominance of violent crime may be linked to Tendring’s mix of rural and coastal communities, where social dynamics and population density could influence interpersonal conflicts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were both below UK averages, with the latter 35% lower. Seasonal context plays a role in these patterns: February’s winter conditions and pre-spring lull may reduce outdoor activity, lowering crimes like vehicle theft or public order offences. However, the high proportion of violent crime suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may also be at play. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, indicates that Tendring remains a relatively safe area, though targeted issues like burglary require attention. This balance between stability and specific challenges underscores the need for context-specific analysis rather than broad generalisations.

February saw a 76.2% increase in burglary cases, rising from 21 to 37. This jump contrasts sharply with declines in other categories, such as a 50% drop in bicycle theft and a 37.9% reduction in drug-related crimes. The crime mix in Tendring shifted significantly, with violent crimes comprising 47.8% of the total—23% above the UK average—highlighting a localised focus on interpersonal offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 48% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Tendring’s lower levels of public disorder. For residents, the 76.2% spike in burglary may signal heightened vulnerability in certain areas, though no specific locations are identified in the data. This shift in crime dynamics raises questions about whether seasonal factors, such as colder weather driving indoor activity, or other local conditions, may have contributed to the increase.

Tendring's crime rate in February 2025 fell by 9.7% compared to January, dropping from 6.6 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where lower outdoor activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, 33 crimes were reported daily in February, a figure that, while consistent with Tendring’s historical patterns, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 168 residents, a statistic that underscores the manageable scale of crime relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against Tendring’s population of 156,759, suggests that most residents experience minimal direct contact with crime. The drop from January’s rate may also be influenced by local factors such as reduced holiday-related activity in early February, though no specific events are cited in the data to confirm this.