Crime in St Bartholomew's: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in St Bartholomew's in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 53% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Bartholomew's
- Questions about crime in St Bartholomew's
- About this data
290 crimes were recorded in St Bartholomew's in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 53% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Bartholomew's has the 2,708th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Bartholomew's | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +53% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,040 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Bartholomew's was highest in the year to July 2026 (290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (164). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 | 290 | 57.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 190 | 37.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 201 | 39.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 232 | 46.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 164 | 32.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 254 | 50.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 211 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 172 | 34.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 197 | 39.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Bartholomew's 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 23.4 | 0.68 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 7.1 | 1.45 | +140% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +173% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 5.2 | 0.62 | +271% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +109% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +13% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -30% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +14% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +250% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Bartholomew's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Bartholomew's recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Bartholomew's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Bartholomew's recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Bartholomew's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Bartholomew's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Bartholomew's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Bartholomew's recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Bartholomew's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Bartholomew's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Bartholomew's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Bartholomew's recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Bartholomew's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Bartholomew's recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Bartholomew's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Bartholomew's recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Bartholomew's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Bartholomew's recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Bartholomew's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Bartholomew's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Bartholomew's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Bartholomew's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Bartholomew's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Bartholomew's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Bartholomew's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Bartholomew's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Bartholomew's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Bartholomew's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Bartholomew's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | +28% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | +92% |
| St Paul's | 301 | 98.7 | +72% |
| St John's | 806 | 114.7 | +99% |
| Coppins | 927 | 105.3 | +83% |
| St James | 2,385 | 294.4 | +412% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | +17% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -26% |
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 St Bartholomew's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Derwent Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near The Gap | 14 |
| On or near Cliff Road | 12 |
| On or near Fernwood Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 9 |
| On or near B1032 | 9 |
| On or near Norman Road | 8 |
| On or near Merrilees Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Bartholomew's 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 | 101 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 9.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 8.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Bartholomew's has an estimated population of 5,040. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Bartholomew's sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Bartholomew's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 42.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
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 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 St Bartholomew's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (36).
Is crime in St Bartholomew's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Bartholomew's was up 53% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 190 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Bartholomew's?
St Bartholomew's 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 St Bartholomew's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.