Crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley: statistics, rates and trends
472 crimes were recorded in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- Questions about crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
- About this data
472 crimes were recorded in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has the 2,814th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 472 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.1 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,573 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley was highest in the year to July 2021 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (357). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 472 | 55.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 489 | 57.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 383 | 44.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 357 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 441 | 51.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 590 | 68.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 575 | 67.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 524 | 61.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 522 | 60.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+37%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 22.5 | 0.66 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -15% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -8% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -43% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +450% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -20% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh & Little Bromley | 160 | 46.1 | -16% |
| Stour Valley | 177 | 42.9 | -22% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 464 | 119.2 | +117% |
| Alresford & Elmstead | 453 | 51.3 | -7% |
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,021 | 98.7 | +79% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | -3% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -22% |
| Brightlingsea | 439 | 49.1 | -11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 43 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 23 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Stourview Close | 18 |
| On or near Cambria Close | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Rigby Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Firefly Close | 14 |
| On or near Quay Street | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has an estimated population of 8,573. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley a safe place to live?
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley recorded 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley was down 3% on the year before: 472 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 489 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.