Crime in Dovercourt All Saints: statistics, rates and trends
1,021 crimes were recorded in Dovercourt All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dovercourt All Saints at a glance
- Crime trends in Dovercourt All Saints
- Types of crime in Dovercourt All Saints
- Dovercourt All Saints compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dovercourt All Saints
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dovercourt All Saints
- Population and deprivation in Dovercourt All Saints
- Questions about crime in Dovercourt All Saints
- About this data
1,021 crimes were recorded in Dovercourt All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 445 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dovercourt All Saints has the 1,269th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dovercourt All Saints | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,021 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,343 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dovercourt All Saints was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,420 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (968). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,021 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,056 | 102.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 968 | 93.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,248 | 120.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,399 | 135.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,419 | 137.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,420 | 137.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,194 | 115.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,184 | 114.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dovercourt All Saints 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+129%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 43.0 | 1.26 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 11.7 | 1.73 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 9.3 | 1.12 | +129% |
| Public order | 72 | 7.0 | 1.05 | -21% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -27% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -28% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -50% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.3 | 1.29 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.94 | +60% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +700% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dovercourt All Saints
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dovercourt All Saints
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dovercourt All Saints
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dovercourt All Saints
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dovercourt All Saints
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dovercourt All Saints
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dovercourt All Saints
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dovercourt All Saints
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dovercourt All Saints
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dovercourt All Saints
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dovercourt All Saints
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dovercourt All Saints
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dovercourt All Saints
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dovercourt All Saints
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dovercourt All Saints recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dovercourt All Saints, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dovercourt All Saints.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dovercourt All Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich & Kingsway | 835 | 166.7 | +69% |
| Stour Valley | 177 | 42.9 | -57% |
| Walton | 490 | 146.6 | +49% |
| Homelands | 179 | 49.0 | -50% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 212 | 47.6 | -52% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | -46% |
| Frinton | 312 | 59.0 | -40% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 464 | 119.2 | +21% |
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 Dovercourt All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Harcourt Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Parkeston Road | 47 |
| On or near All Saints Close | 41 |
| On or near Bruges Close | 37 |
| On or near Abdy Avenue | 32 |
| On or near St Edmunds Close | 28 |
| On or near Elizabeth Road | 26 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dovercourt All Saints 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 | 363 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 281 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
Dovercourt All Saints has an estimated population of 10,343. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dovercourt All Saints sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dovercourt All Saints |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.4% |
Is Dovercourt All Saints a safe place to live?
Dovercourt All Saints recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Dovercourt All Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (121).
Is crime in Dovercourt All Saints going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dovercourt All Saints was down 3% on the year before: 1,021 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,056 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dovercourt All Saints?
Dovercourt All Saints 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 Dovercourt All Saints. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.