Total Crime Rate
59.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hanwell Close area has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bluehouse , and the 218th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hanwell Close (CO16 7HF) in the last 12 months was 59.1 per 1,000 residents and was 29.0% lower than the Bluehouse average (83.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 45.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hanwell Close (CO16 7HF), the main crime hotspot is near Finer Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bluehouse| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tapsworth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cotman Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanmore Close | Under investigation |
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