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Crime in Parkeston

Parkeston had 742 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Tendring areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 100% above the middle Tendring area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

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

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138.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Tendring rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common312 in 3 months

Month by month

167 Mar 188 Apr 213 May 226 Jun 254 Jul 262 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31242%
anti-social behaviour12917%
shoplifting7210%
criminal damage649%
public order426%
theft314%
vehicle crime274%
burglary233%

Parkeston against Tendring

TypeParkeston per 1,000Middle Tendring areaChange
Violence58.330.5▲ 17%
Burglary4.31.5▲ 92%
Vehicle crime55.8▲ 93%
Anti-social behaviour24.111.9▲ 143%
Theft and robbery8.85.3▲ 24%

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%
Ramsey29.9▲ 31%
Little Oakley29.2▲ 12%
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 Parkeston a safe area?

Parkeston had about 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Tendring areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Parkeston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (312), followed by anti-social behaviour (129) and shoplifting (72).