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Crime in Lawford

Lawford had 39 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 25 Tendring areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle Tendring area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

CO11, Tendring · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lawford

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32.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 25Tendring rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 9 Apr 20 May 17 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lawford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1949%
theft718%
vehicle crime718%
shoplifting25%
public order13%
weapons13%
criminal damage13%
anti-social behaviour13%

Lawford against Tendring

TypeLawford per 1,000Middle Tendring areaChange
Violence15.930.5▼ 5%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime5.85.8–
Anti-social behaviour0.811.9–
Theft and robbery5.85.3▼ 46%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Manningtree57.9▲ 16%
Dedham53.1▲ 10%
Cattawade35.3▲ 130%
Lawford32.6▼ 13%
Brantham27.6▼ 18%
East End5.9–
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 Lawford a safe area?

Lawford had about 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 25 Tendring areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lawford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by theft (7) and vehicle crime (7).