Crime in Bluehouse: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Bluehouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bluehouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Bluehouse
- Types of crime in Bluehouse
- Bluehouse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bluehouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bluehouse
- Demographics of Bluehouse
- Questions about crime in Bluehouse
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bluehouse | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 631 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.6 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,088 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bluehouse peaked in the year to August 2021 (929 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (535). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 631 | 103.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 535 | 87.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 591 | 97.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 662 | 108.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 797 | 130.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 929 | 152.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 906 | 148.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 853 | 140.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 729 | 119.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bluehouse recorded notably more other crime (71% above the national rate), other theft (43% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate), and notably less public order (33% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 77 and other theft rose from 32 to 56, while public order fell from 44 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 47.0 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 56 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 6.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 27 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 25 | 4.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bluehouse; the highest is St James, Tendring (301.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Clacton, Tendring (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bluehouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -35% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | +5% |
| St James | 2,444 | 301.7 | +191% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +14% |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 834 | 156.8 | +51% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | -5% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +11% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Bluehouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langham Drive” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langham Drive | 62 |
| On or near Burstall Close | 43 |
| On or near Nayland Drive | 33 |
| On or near Waterworks Drive | 30 |
| On or near Trimley Close | 28 |
| On or near Mendlesham Close | 27 |
| On or near Polstead Way | 25 |
| On or near Flatford Drive | 18 |
| On or near Boxted Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Porter Way | 15 |
Of the 554 crimes in Bluehouse with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Bluehouse has an estimated population of 6,088 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (14%, against 34%) and more social housing (27%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bluehouse average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bluehouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 14.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bluehouse a safe place to live?
Bluehouse recorded 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Bluehouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Bluehouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bluehouse was up 18% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 535 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bluehouse?
About 6,088 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bluehouse?
Bluehouse is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.