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Crime in Harwich

Harwich had 521 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 Tendring areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 125% above the middle Tendring area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

CO12, Tendring · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harwich

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155.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25Tendring rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common205 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 104 Apr 150 May 162 Jun 185 Jul 174 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harwich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20539%
anti-social behaviour9919%
shoplifting489%
criminal damage479%
public order275%
vehicle crime234%
theft234%
burglary183%

Harwich against Tendring

TypeHarwich per 1,000Middle Tendring areaChange
Violence61.330.5▲ 14%
Burglary5.41.5–
Vehicle crime6.95.8▲ 109%
Anti-social behaviour29.611.9▲ 191%
Theft and robbery10.55.3▲ 25%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dovercourt157.1▲ 34%
Harwich155.8▲ 42%
Parkeston138.6▲ 31%
Felixstowe63.8▲ 15%
Walton55▲ 15%
Trimley St Mary51.2▲ 27%
See every Tendring area ranked on the crime in Tendring page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harwich a safe area?

Harwich had about 155.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 Tendring areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Harwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (205), followed by anti-social behaviour (99) and shoplifting (48).