Total Crime Rate
45.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harwich Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 227th 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 Harwich Road (CO7 7UL) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 5.2% higher than the Alresford & Elmstead average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 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 Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harwich Road (CO7 7UL), the main crime hotspot is near Harwich Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alresford & Elmstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fairfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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