Crime Rates at Blacksmiths Lane, Harwich, CO12 4HY

Blacksmiths Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints , and the 151st 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 Blacksmiths Lane (CO12 4HY) in the last 12 months was 84.0 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blacksmiths Lane (CO12 4HY), the main crime hotspot is near All Saints Close. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.