Total Crime Rate
31.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tenpenny Hill area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tenpenny Hill (CO7 8JG) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 28.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tenpenny Hill (CO7 8JG), the main crime hotspot is near Tenpenny Hill. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Tenpenny Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tenpenny Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tenpenny Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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