Total Crime Rate
111.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Heath area has the 5th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley , and the 108th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Heath (CO11 2QH) in the last 12 months was 111.8 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% higher than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 380.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 77.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Heath (CO11 2QH), the main crime hotspot is near Firefly Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Firefly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Propino Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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