Crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford: statistics, rates and trends
208 crimes were recorded in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- Questions about crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (19), criminal damage and arson (14) and public order (14) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 208 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,452 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford peaked in the year to August 2021 (246 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 208 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 44.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 145 | 32.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 158 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 222 | 49.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 246 | 55.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 50.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 173 | 38.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 153 | 34.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (21% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford; the highest is Walton, Tendring (156.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Homelands (43.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton | 310 | 58.6 | +25% |
| Homelands | 159 | 43.5 | -7% |
| Walton | 522 | 156.2 | +234% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | +15% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | +23% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +146% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | +61% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Malting Lane” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Malting Lane | 50 |
| On or near Beachcroft Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Elm Tree Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Edith Road | 10 |
| On or near Barley Road | 8 |
| On or near Halstead Road | 8 |
| On or near Frietuna Road | 7 |
| On or near Beverley Drive | 6 |
| On or near Charlotte Drive | 5 |
| On or near Cortoncroft Close | 5 |
Of the 189 crimes in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 13.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford has an estimated population of 4,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (44%, against 22%), an older population (37%, against 19%) and less social housing (2.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 43.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford a safe place to live?
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford was up 5% on the year before: 208 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?
About 4,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford?
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford 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.