Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ardleigh Court area has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 185th highest 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 Ardleigh Court (CO7 7LA) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 57.9% higher than the Alresford & Elmstead average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 40.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ardleigh Court (CO7 7LA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Street, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Limes (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alresford & Elmstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Limes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Street | Under investigation |
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