Clacton vs Netteswell

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clacton Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Netteswell Essex Police

      Clacton vs Netteswell Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clacton
      Essex Police
      6,813 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Netteswell
      Essex Police
      2,326 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clacton
      B Netteswell
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,813
      2,326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,573
      2,198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      34.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clacton
      B Netteswell
      Violent Crime
      3,200 ↓10%
      982 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      597 ↑3%
      176 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      400 ↓4%
      154 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      274 ↑3%
      125 ↓21%
      Burglary
      203 ↓6%
      54 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      627 ↓5%
      214 ↑5%
      Drugs
      206 ↓6%
      132 ↑43%
      Public Order
      449 ↓22%
      202 ↑7%
      Robbery
      64 ↓2%
      37 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      460 ↓27%
      110 ↑162%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      23 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓20%
      39 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      91 ↓8%
      35 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      161 ↓20%
      43 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clacton safer than Netteswell?

      Clacton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,813 crimes in the last 12 months. Netteswell has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,326 crimes. Clacton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clacton vs Netteswell?

      Clacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Netteswell shows +5.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clacton and Netteswell?

      In Clacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,200 incidents). In Netteswell, it is Violent Crime (982 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clacton and Netteswell?

      Clacton recorded 597 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Netteswell recorded 176. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Clacton vs Netteswell?

      Violent crime in Clacton totalled 3,200 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 982 in Netteswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clacton and Netteswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clacton recorded 7,573 crimes (now 6,813, a change of -10%). Netteswell recorded 2,198 crimes previously (now 2,326, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clacton and Netteswell?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Clacton has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Netteswell has 34.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clacton and Netteswell?

      Clacton falls within the Essex Police boundary. Netteswell is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Clacton and Netteswell?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Clacton or Netteswell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clacton and Netteswell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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