Crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley at a glance
- Crime trends in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- Types of crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- Demographics of Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- Questions about crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), anti-social behaviour (51) and other theft (45) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,848th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,573 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley peaked in the year to August 2021 (577 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (366). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 471 | 54.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 404 | 47.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 366 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 429 | 50.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 577 | 67.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 572 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 63.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 508 | 59.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 34 and public order rose from 31 to 36, while criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 27 and vehicle crime fell from 43 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley; the highest is Weeley & Tendring (120.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Clacton, Tendring (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 167 | 48.1 | -12% |
| Stour Valley | 183 | 44.3 | -19% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 468 | 120.3 | +120% |
| Alresford & Elmstead | 485 | 54.9 | +1% |
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,081 | 104.5 | +91% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | -2% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -19% |
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 41 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Stourview Close | 18 |
| On or near Cambria Close | 15 |
| On or near Firefly Close | 14 |
| On or near Quay Street | 14 |
| On or near Rigby Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
Of the 417 crimes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has an estimated population of 8,573 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley a safe place to live?
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,848th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley was almost unchanged on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 471 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?
About 8,573 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley 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.