Tendring Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Tendring's overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.5% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This slight edge over national benchmarks contrasts with the area's elevated rates in specific categories, most violence and sexual offences (3.2 per 1,000, 49.5% of total crimes), which are 31% above the UK average. The dominance of violent crime reflects Tendring's profile as a mixed urban-rural district with a significant population spread across coastal and inland communities, where interpersonal conflicts may be more pronounced than in densely populated cities. Seasonal factors appear to influence property crime trends: shoplifting fell by 39.1% compared to December, likely due to post-holiday reduced footfall in retail areas and shorter daylight hours limiting opportunities for theft. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose sharply, with 111 incidents reported—49% above the UK average—possibly linked to the colder weather increasing the likelihood of arson for heating or vandalism. The data also reveals a 100% increase in 'other crime,' a category encompassing unclassified incidents, suggesting either improved reporting practices or emerging patterns requiring further analysis. These variations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where national averages mask regional disparities shaped by geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 37% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 81 to 111 incidents. This surge, though not reflected in the overall crime rate, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to post-holiday maintenance neglect or targeted vandalism. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 39.1% (92 to 56), aligning with seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. Other crime saw a 100% increase, jumping from 13 to 26 cases, a category that includes non-specific incidents requiring further classification. Violent crimes remained high, at 3.2 per 1,000 (49.5% of total), 31% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends may reflect local factors such as community tensions or unmet demand for services. The sharp 62.5% drop in bicycle theft (8 to 3) could indicate effective local initiatives or seasonal inactivity, though the absence of data on specific interventions means this remains speculative.

Tendring's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 1.6% increase from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, 33 crimes were reported across the 31-day period, equating to roughly one crime for every 154 residents over the month. This monthly exposure metric provides context for local residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the UK average. The population of 156,759 means that the 1,019 total crimes reported represent a small proportion of the population, though the distribution of crime types reveals distinct patterns. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the significant fluctuations in specific categories, particularly in criminal damage and arson, which saw a 37% month-on-month increase. These variations highlight the need for focused analysis of individual crime types rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.