Crime in Frinton-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Frinton-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Frinton-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Frinton-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Frinton-on-Sea
- Frinton-on-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Frinton-on-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Frinton-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frinton-on-Sea
- Demographics of Frinton-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Frinton-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), shoplifting (64) and anti-social behaviour (54) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 983rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frinton-on-Sea | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 310 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,291 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frinton-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2018 (409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (278). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 310 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 353 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 278 | 52.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 348 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 355 | 67.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 406 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 74.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 398 | 75.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 77.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frinton-on-Sea recorded notably more shoplifting (43% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (44% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 54, while shoplifting fell from 113 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 12.1 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +108% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 5.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Frinton-on-Sea; the highest is Jaywick (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawford (39.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frinton-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 681 | 97.3 | +66% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 7,123 | 128.2 | +119% |
| Harwich | 2,204 | 101.5 | +73% |
| Jaywick | 834 | 156.8 | +168% |
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -20% |
| Felixstowe | 1,394 | 55.6 | -5% |
| Lawford | 202 | 39.4 | -33% |
| Wivenhoe | 353 | 52.9 | -10% |
Frinton is the one area listed within Frinton-on-Sea, with 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton | Neighbourhood | 5,291 | 310 | 58.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Frinton-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Harold Way | 25 |
| On or near Esplanade | 22 |
| On or near Connaught Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Old Road | 13 |
| On or near Garden Road | 12 |
| On or near Rochford Way | 9 |
| On or near Easton Way | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 7 |
Of the 256 crimes in Frinton-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Frinton-on-Sea has an estimated population of 5,291 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (48%, against 19%), more retired residents (52%, against 22%) and less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frinton-on-Sea average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Frinton-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 34.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 51.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frinton-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Frinton-on-Sea recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 983rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Frinton-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (64).
Is crime in Frinton-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frinton-on-Sea was down 12% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frinton-on-Sea?
About 5,291 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 48% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frinton-on-Sea?
Frinton-on-Sea 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.