Crime in Little Clacton, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
158 crimes were recorded in Little Clacton, Tendring in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Clacton, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Clacton, Tendring
- Types of crime in Little Clacton, Tendring
- Little Clacton, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Clacton, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Clacton, Tendring
- Demographics of Little Clacton, Tendring
- Questions about crime in Little Clacton, Tendring
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (86), anti-social behaviour (16) and other theft (14) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,281st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Little Clacton, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 158 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,572 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Clacton, Tendring peaked in the year to August 2019 (234 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (134). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 158 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 193 | 54.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 134 | 37.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 184 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 172 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 172 | 48.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 169 | 47.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 234 | 65.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 157 | 44.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (30% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 121 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 24.1 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Little Clacton, Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Clacton, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +160% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | +53% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +167% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | +134% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | +146% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | +21% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | +122% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Little Clacton, Tendring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Galloway Drive” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Galloway Drive | 23 |
| On or near Harwich Road | 19 |
| On or near Amerells Road | 11 |
| On or near Hazelwood Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Clacton Road | 6 |
| On or near Leys Drive | 6 |
| On or near Seaforth Lane | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Stonehall Drive | 6 |
| On or near Shelley Lane | 5 |
Of the 142 crimes in Little Clacton, Tendring with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Little Clacton, Tendring has an estimated population of 3,572 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (36%, against 19%) and more retired residents (37%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Clacton, Tendring average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Clacton, Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Clacton, Tendring a safe place to live?
Little Clacton, Tendring recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,281st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Little Clacton, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Little Clacton, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Clacton, Tendring was down 18% on the year before: 158 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Clacton, Tendring?
About 3,572 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Clacton, Tendring?
Little Clacton, Tendring 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.