Crime in Harwich & Kingsway: statistics, rates and trends
849 crimes were recorded in Harwich & Kingsway in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harwich & Kingsway at a glance
- Crime trends in Harwich & Kingsway
- Types of crime in Harwich & Kingsway
- Harwich & Kingsway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harwich & Kingsway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harwich & Kingsway
- Demographics of Harwich & Kingsway
- Questions about crime in Harwich & Kingsway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (410), anti-social behaviour (106) and shoplifting (97) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 306th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Harwich & Kingsway | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 849 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.5 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,008 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harwich & Kingsway peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,120 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (720). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 849 | 169.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 720 | 143.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 774 | 154.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 791 | 157.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,013 | 202.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,062 | 212.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,103 | 220.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,120 | 223.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 940 | 187.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harwich & Kingsway recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 106 and shoplifting rose from 63 to 97, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 81.9 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 21.2 | 15.4 | +56% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 19.4 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 13.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.4 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Public order | 41 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Harwich & Kingsway has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harwich & Kingsway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,081 | 104.5 | -38% |
| Stour Valley | 183 | 44.3 | -74% |
| Walton | 522 | 156.2 | -8% |
| Homelands | 159 | 43.5 | -74% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 208 | 46.7 | -72% |
| Frinton | 310 | 58.6 | -65% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | -68% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 468 | 120.3 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Harwich & Kingsway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Close” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Close | 101 |
| On or near Orwell Road | 44 |
| On or near Ferndale Road | 35 |
| On or near Heron Way | 31 |
| On or near Cliff Road | 26 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near East Street | 22 |
| On or near Golden Lion Lane | 22 |
| On or near Hordle Place | 21 |
| On or near Station Road | 21 |
Of the 743 crimes in Harwich & Kingsway with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Harwich & Kingsway has an estimated population of 5,008 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harwich & Kingsway average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harwich & Kingsway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Harwich & Kingsway a safe place to live?
Harwich & Kingsway recorded 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 306th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Harwich & Kingsway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Harwich & Kingsway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harwich & Kingsway was up 18% on the year before: 849 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 720 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harwich & Kingsway?
About 5,008 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harwich & Kingsway?
Harwich & Kingsway is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.