Crime Rates at Thirtle Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8YH

Thirtle Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bluehouse , and the 231st lowest 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 Thirtle Close (CO16 8YH) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thirtle Close (CO16 8YH), the main crime hotspot is near Middleton Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.