Total Crime Rate
95.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Little Clacton , and the 134th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elm Road (CO16 9LP) in the last 12 months was 95.9 per 1,000 residents and was 117.9% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Road (CO16 9LP), the main crime hotspot is near Galloway Drive. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 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 | Other crime | Galloway Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Galloway Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Galloway Drive | Under investigation |
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