Crime Rates at George Street, Harwich, CO12 3ND

George Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay , and the 41st 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 George Street (CO12 3ND) in the last 12 months was 215.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.5% higher than the Dovercourt Bay average (134.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 107.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Street (CO12 3ND), the main crime hotspot is near Maria Street. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.