Tendring Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tendring's overall crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.3% of all crimes reported, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 27%. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 10.6%, though this rate was 44% below the UK average. The area's coastal and rural character may contribute to these patterns, with seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays potentially influencing outdoor activity and social interactions. The prevalence of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of property-related offences, which together suggest a crime profile shaped by community dynamics rather than economic deprivation. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) could indicate effective local policing or a lower density of high-risk environments such as nightlife zones. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime in May will be discussed in the highlights section, as it represents one of the most significant shifts in the month's data.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 88% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 25 to 47 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which could expose parked vehicles to opportunistic theft. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 42.9%, from 70 to 100 incidents, reflecting the impact of bank holidays and extended socialising periods. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), which could indicate successful local initiatives or a reduction in tourist activity during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 (47.3% of total crimes), 27% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights a local challenge that may require targeted interventions, such as increased community policing in high-risk areas. The sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptive strategies.

Tendring's crime rate in May 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) marked a 5.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, suggests that crime patterns may be influenced by seasonal transitions or other local factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 39 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population. With a population of 156,759, this means that the local community collectively faces a manageable but non-negligible level of risk. The comparison with the previous month's data reveals that while most categories remained stable, the significant rise in vehicle crime stands out as a notable departure. This contrast between overall trends and specific category changes illustrates the importance of granular analysis in understanding local crime dynamics. The relatively low monthly exposure rate, despite the increase in certain categories, suggests that the area's overall safety profile remains comparatively strong when viewed against the UK average.