Crime in Alresford & Elmstead: statistics, rates and trends
453 crimes were recorded in Alresford & Elmstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alresford & Elmstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Alresford & Elmstead
- Types of crime in Alresford & Elmstead
- Alresford & Elmstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alresford & Elmstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alresford & Elmstead
- Population and deprivation in Alresford & Elmstead
- Questions about crime in Alresford & Elmstead
- About this data
453 crimes were recorded in Alresford & Elmstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alresford & Elmstead has the 2,973rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alresford & Elmstead | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 453 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,837 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alresford & Elmstead was highest in the year to July 2026 (453 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (305). Over the whole period it rose 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 453 | 51.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 372 | 42.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 305 | 34.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 44.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 40.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 369 | 41.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 337 | 38.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 371 | 42.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 414 | 46.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alresford & Elmstead over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+68%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 25.3 | 0.74 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +269% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +68% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -38% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +133% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alresford & Elmstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alresford & Elmstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 269% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alresford & Elmstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alresford & Elmstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alresford & Elmstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alresford & Elmstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alresford & Elmstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alresford & Elmstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alresford & Elmstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alresford & Elmstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alresford & Elmstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alresford & Elmstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alresford & Elmstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alresford & Elmstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alresford & Elmstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alresford & Elmstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alresford & Elmstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 439 | 49.1 | -4% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 464 | 119.2 | +133% |
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 160 | 46.1 | -10% |
| St Osyth | 751 | 151.1 | +195% |
| Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 472 | 55.1 | +7% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -16% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | +90% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | +31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alresford & Elmstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harwich Road | 50 |
| On or near School Road | 31 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 23 |
| On or near Little Acre | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Tenpenny Hill | 16 |
| On or near Woodford Walk | 13 |
| On or near Ford Lane | 12 |
| On or near Lambourne | 11 |
| On or near St Andrews Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alresford & Elmstead over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Alresford & Elmstead has an estimated population of 8,837. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alresford & Elmstead sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alresford & Elmstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.8% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Alresford & Elmstead a safe place to live?
Alresford & Elmstead recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alresford & Elmstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Alresford & Elmstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alresford & Elmstead was up 22% on the year before: 453 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alresford & Elmstead?
Alresford & Elmstead is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alresford & Elmstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.