Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heath Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 124th 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 Heath Road (CO7 8DT) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heath Road (CO7 8DT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near De Staunton Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Laxton Road (5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | De Staunton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | De Staunton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laxton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Laxton Road | Under investigation |
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