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Burglary Rates in Alresford & Elmstead

Tendring, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Alresford & Elmstead recorded 21 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 18% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

21

2.76 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

419

55.1 per 1,000 residents

18% below the UK average3% above the East of England regional average

How does Alresford & Elmstead rank?

Within Tendring

14 of 32 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

52th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
4
2
3
4
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
213
51%
Other Crime
102
24%
Vehicle Crime
35
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
28
7%
Burglary
21
5%
Drug Offences
10
2%
Shoplifting
8
2%
Theft from Person
2
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Alresford & Elmstead

Source: Census 2021 · 3,112 households

Detached 52%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 6%Flats 5%

The most common property type in Alresford & Elmstead is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Alresford & Elmstead homeowners

Most homes in Alresford & Elmstead are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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