Tendring Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a continuation of Tendring’s lower-than-average crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—7.8% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure underscores the area’s status as a largely rural district, where crime tends to be concentrated in specific pockets rather than spread evenly. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents, a proportion that was 25% higher than the UK average. This suggests that the area’s demographics or local dynamics may contribute to a higher incidence of violent crime relative to the national picture. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, but it was 45% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the relatively quiet nature of Tendring’s communities compared to more densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—appears to have influenced the crime mix, with property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime seeing notable declines. However, the persistent high rate of violent offences indicates that local factors, such as the presence of key infrastructure or social services, may play a role in shaping this trend. The data also reveals that Tendring’s crime picture is distinct from the UK average in several ways, with categories like theft from the person and bicycle theft falling far below national levels. These patterns are likely shaped by the area’s geography, with fewer high-traffic zones and a more dispersed population reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. The month’s crime profile, therefore, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and the inherent characteristics of a rural district, where crime is both lower in volume and concentrated in specific areas.

February 2026 saw a significant shift in crime patterns across Tendring, with violent offences driving the overall rate. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 49.1% of all crimes, and this category was 25% above the UK average. This contrasted with a sharp 40% drop in theft from the person, which fell from five to three incidents, reflecting the seasonal lull in petty crime typical of winter months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 20.9% compared to January, a trend consistent with increased car usage during colder weather. Robbery also increased by 28.6%, a rise that may be linked to the targeted nature of such crimes in low-traffic areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 38.7%, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity and harsher weather conditions deterring vandalism. These shifts highlight the dynamic interplay between local conditions and crime trends, with Tendring’s rural character likely influencing the balance between property and violent crime.

Tendring’s crime rate in February 2026 fell by 8.6% compared to January, dropping from 6.5 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may temporarily suppress certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 33 crimes per day, reflecting the local rhythm of a largely rural district with limited 24-hour commercial activity. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a population of 156,759. This rate remains 7.8% below the UK average, suggesting that Tendring’s lower density and spread-out communities may contribute to a crime profile that is consistently less severe than the national average. The shift in crime mix, with a notable rise in violent offences and a drop in property crimes, indicates a seasonal realignment of criminal activity that mirrors broader UK patterns during winter months.