Crime in Eastcliff, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Eastcliff, Tendring in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastcliff, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastcliff, Tendring
- Types of crime in Eastcliff, Tendring
- Eastcliff, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastcliff, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastcliff, Tendring
- Demographics of Eastcliff, Tendring
- Questions about crime in Eastcliff, Tendring
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), criminal damage and arson (24) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,012th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Eastcliff, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.2 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,443 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastcliff, Tendring peaked in the year to August 2020 (375 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 75.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 246 | 71.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 244 | 70.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 322 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 350 | 101.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 99.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 375 | 108.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 101.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 343 | 99.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 6.7 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastcliff, Tendring; the highest is St James, Tendring (301.7 per 1,000) and the lowest St Bartholomew's (57.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastcliff, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | +30% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -24% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +57% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +53% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | +45% |
| St James | 2,444 | 301.7 | +301% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -10% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Eastcliff, Tendring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shrubland Court” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shrubland Court | 37 |
| On or near Turpins Close | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Valleybridge Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Madeira Road | 13 |
| On or near B1032 | 11 |
| On or near First Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Ramsden Close | 9 |
| On or near Kennedy Way | 8 |
Of the 236 crimes in Eastcliff, Tendring with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 10.6% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Eastcliff, Tendring has an estimated population of 3,443 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (43%, against 19%), more retired residents (49%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastcliff, Tendring average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastcliff, Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 38.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 48.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastcliff, Tendring a safe place to live?
Eastcliff, Tendring recorded 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,012th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eastcliff, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Eastcliff, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastcliff, Tendring was up 5% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastcliff, Tendring?
About 3,443 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 43% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastcliff, Tendring?
Eastcliff, Tendring 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.