Crime in Homelands: statistics, rates and trends
159 crimes were recorded in Homelands in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Homelands at a glance
- Crime trends in Homelands
- Types of crime in Homelands
- Homelands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Homelands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Homelands
- Demographics of Homelands
- Questions about crime in Homelands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), shoplifting (15) and anti-social behaviour (14) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,316th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Homelands | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 159 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,654 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Homelands peaked in the year to August 2021 (251 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 159 | 43.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 54.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 156 | 42.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 188 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 194 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 251 | 68.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 187 | 51.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 194 | 53.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 133 | 36.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 5 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 100 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 20.5 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Homelands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Homelands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton | 522 | 156.2 | +259% |
| Frinton | 310 | 58.6 | +35% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 208 | 46.7 | +7% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | +23% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | +32% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +164% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | +73% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Homelands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Luff Way | 11 |
| On or near Warde Chase | 9 |
| On or near Audries Estate | 8 |
| On or near Dairy Meadow Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Seaview Heights | 6 |
| On or near B1034 | 5 |
| On or near B1336 | 5 |
| On or near Bennett Close | 5 |
Of the 145 crimes in Homelands with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 7.6% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Homelands has an estimated population of 3,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (47%, against 19%), more retired residents (52%, against 22%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Homelands average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Homelands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 31.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 52.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Homelands a safe place to live?
Homelands recorded 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,316th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Homelands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (15).
Is crime in Homelands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Homelands was down 20% on the year before: 159 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Homelands?
About 3,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 47% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Homelands?
Homelands 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.