Crime in Coppins: statistics, rates and trends
958 crimes were recorded in Coppins in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (502), criminal damage and arson (89) and anti-social behaviour (85) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,033rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coppins | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 958 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,805 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coppins peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,501 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (819). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 958 | 108.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 860 | 97.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 819 | 93.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,019 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,187 | 134.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,334 | 151.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,501 | 170.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,484 | 168.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,296 | 147.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coppins recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (50% above the national rate) and other crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (37% below) and burglary (30% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 28 to 48 and anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 57.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +46% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +71% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coppins; the highest is St James, Tendring (301.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Cann Hall, Tendring (67.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coppins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -38% |
| St James | 2,444 | 301.7 | +177% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | -5% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +8% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | -10% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +6% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | -31% |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 834 | 156.8 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Coppins over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pathfields Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pathfields Road | 38 |
| On or near Croft Road | 34 |
| On or near Watson Road | 33 |
| On or near Astley Road | 32 |
| On or near Groom Park | 32 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 31 |
| On or near Dudley Road | 31 |
| On or near Key Road | 30 |
| On or near Melbourne Road | 28 |
| On or near Cattermole Close | 22 |
Of the 873 crimes in Coppins with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 85 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 50 | 5.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Coppins has an estimated population of 8,805 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (14%, against 34%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coppins average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Coppins | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 13.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 66.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Coppins a safe place to live?
Coppins recorded 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,033rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Coppins?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (89).
Is crime in Coppins going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coppins was up 11% on the year before: 958 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 860 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coppins?
About 8,805 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coppins?
Coppins 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.