Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bennett Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bennett Close (CO14 8SE) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bennett Close (CO14 8SE), the main crime hotspot is near Pulpitfield Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frinton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thorns Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Little Harrods | — |
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