Crime Rates at Blanchard Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 0NE

Blanchard Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton , and the 245th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blanchard Close (CO13 0NE) in the last 12 months was 52.1 per 1,000 residents and was 13.3% lower than the Frinton average (60.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blanchard Close (CO13 0NE), the main crime hotspot is near Tildesley Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.