Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edward Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea , and the 164th 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 Edward Avenue (CO7 0LZ) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower 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 8 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 Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edward Avenue (CO7 0LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Thomas Street. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 23 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 | Windsor Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill House Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thomas Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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