Crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford: statistics, rates and trends
212 crimes were recorded in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- Types of crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- Population and deprivation in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- Questions about crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- About this data
212 crimes were recorded in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 128 reports (60% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has the 3,120th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 212 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,452 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford was highest in the year to July 2021 (274 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (140). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 212 | 47.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 184 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 140 | 31.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 165 | 37.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 223 | 50.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 274 | 61.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 199 | 44.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 169 | 38.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 165 | 37.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford 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 violence and sexual offences (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +200% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -15% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 60.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 4 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton | 312 | 59.0 | +24% |
| Homelands | 179 | 49.0 | +3% |
| Walton | 490 | 146.6 | +208% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | +12% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | +21% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | +131% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | +54% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -10% |
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 Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Malting Lane | 61 |
| On or near Elm Tree Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Beachcroft Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Edith Road | 9 |
| On or near Barley Road | 8 |
| On or near Halstead Road | 7 |
| On or near Beverley Drive | 6 |
| On or near Walton Road | 6 |
| On or near Charlotte Drive | 5 |
| On or near Frietuna Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford 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 | 98 | 46.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 14.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 7.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has an estimated population of 4,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford a safe place to live?
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 47.6 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 Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford was up 15% on the year before: 212 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 184 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford 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 Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.