Crime in St Bartholomew's: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in St Bartholomew's in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 55% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Bartholomew's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Bartholomew's
- Types of crime in St Bartholomew's
- St Bartholomew's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Bartholomew's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Bartholomew's
- Demographics of St Bartholomew's
- Questions about crime in St Bartholomew's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), vehicle crime (35) and anti-social behaviour (33) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Bartholomew's | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 290 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +55% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,040 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in St Bartholomew's of any year here (290 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 290 | 57.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 187 | 37.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 201 | 39.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 239 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 165 | 32.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 239 | 47.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 216 | 42.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 179 | 35.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 199 | 39.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Bartholomew's recorded notably more vehicle crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 6.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 6.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Bartholomew's; the highest is St James, Tendring (301.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Clacton, Tendring (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Bartholomew's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | +31% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +100% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | +70% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +105% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | +89% |
| St James | 2,444 | 301.7 | +424% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | +18% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in St Bartholomew's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Derwent Gardens” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Derwent Gardens | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Cliff Road | 12 |
| On or near Fernwood Avenue | 11 |
| On or near The Gap | 11 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 9 |
| On or near Merrilees Crescent | 9 |
| On or near B1032 | 8 |
| On or near Norman Road | 8 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 6 |
Of the 257 crimes in St Bartholomew's with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 10.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
St Bartholomew's has an estimated population of 5,040 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (48%, against 19%), more retired residents (52%, against 22%) and less social housing (2.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Bartholomew's average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Bartholomew's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 34.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 52.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Bartholomew's a safe place to live?
St Bartholomew's recorded 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in St Bartholomew's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (35).
Is crime in St Bartholomew's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Bartholomew's was up 55% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 187 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Bartholomew's?
About 5,040 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 48% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Bartholomew's?
St Bartholomew's 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.