Total Crime Rate
114.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barbara Ville area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Little Clacton , and the 102nd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barbara Ville (CO16 9EA) in the last 12 months was 114.9 per 1,000 residents and was 161.2% higher than the Little Clacton average (44.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 80.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barbara Ville (CO16 9EA), the main crime hotspot is near The Willows. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Clacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Willows | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Clacton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxford Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxford Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gloucester Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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