Crime in Frinton: statistics, rates and trends
312 crimes were recorded in Frinton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
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312 crimes were recorded in Frinton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frinton has the 2,645th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frinton | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 312 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,291 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frinton was highest in the year to July 2018 (454 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (291). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 312 | 59.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 348 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 291 | 55.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 334 | 63.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 372 | 70.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 413 | 78.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 388 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 391 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 454 | 85.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frinton 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+96%). The largest falls were in other theft (-65%) and burglary (-64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 13.2 | 1.60 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 9.3 | 0.60 | +96% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +59% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -25% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -64% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 0.21 | -65% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.45 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Frinton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frinton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frinton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frinton recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frinton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frinton recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frinton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frinton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frinton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frinton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frinton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frinton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frinton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frinton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frinton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frinton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frinton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frinton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frinton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frinton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frinton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frinton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frinton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frinton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frinton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frinton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frinton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frinton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frinton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 212 | 47.6 | -19% |
| Homelands | 179 | 49.0 | -17% |
| Walton | 490 | 146.6 | +149% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | -10% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -2% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | +25% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | +87% |
| St Paul's | 301 | 98.7 | +67% |
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 Frinton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Harold Way | 28 |
| On or near Esplanade | 24 |
| On or near Connaught Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Garden Road | 11 |
| On or near Old Road | 11 |
| On or near Rochford Way | 9 |
| On or near Harold Road | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frinton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 30.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Frinton has an estimated population of 5,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frinton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frinton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 41.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Frinton a safe place to live?
Frinton recorded 59.0 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 Frinton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (70).
Is crime in Frinton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frinton was down 10% on the year before: 312 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frinton?
Frinton 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 Frinton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.