Total Crime Rate
67.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greenland Grove area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea , and the 187th highest 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 Greenland Grove (CO16 8JE) in the last 12 months was 67.9 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% higher than the Brightlingsea average (51.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenland Grove (CO16 8JE), the main crime hotspot is near Greenland Grove. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brightlingsea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenland Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Greenland Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Greenland Grove | Under investigation |
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