Total Crime Rate
131.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ford Lane area has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 80th 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 Ford Lane (CO7 8AX) in the last 12 months was 131.4 per 1,000 residents and was 203.5% 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 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 92.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 56.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ford Lane (CO7 8AX), the main crime hotspot is near De Staunton Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 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 | Drugs | De Staunton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Staunton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Andrews Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Andrews Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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