Crime in St James, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
2,444 crimes were recorded in St James, Tendring in the 12 months to August 2026, 301.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St James, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in St James, Tendring
- Types of crime in St James, Tendring
- St James, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St James, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in St James, Tendring
- Demographics of St James, Tendring
- Questions about crime in St James, Tendring
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,048), anti-social behaviour (280) and shoplifting (226) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 67th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St James, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,444 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 301.7 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,100 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St James, Tendring peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,168 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (2,342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,444 | 301.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,521 | 311.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,493 | 307.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,342 | 289.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,681 | 331.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,646 | 326.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,723 | 336.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,168 | 391.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,055 | 377.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 293 |
| July 2026 | 240 |
| June 2026 | 244 |
| May 2026 | 214 |
| April 2026 | 216 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 208 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
Compared with England and Wales, St James, Tendring recorded notably more robbery (4.2 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (3.8 times the national rate) and public order (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 46 and vehicle crime rose from 51 to 82, while shoplifting fell from 306 to 226 and other crime fell from 60 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,048 | 129.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 280 | 34.6 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 226 | 27.9 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Public order | 201 | 24.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 192 | 23.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 134 | 16.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Drugs | 72 | 8.9 | 3.3 | -1% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.7 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 50 | 6.2 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Robbery | 46 | 5.7 | 1.4 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 3.2 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 2.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St James, Tendring has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St James, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | -64% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | -68% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | -61% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -78% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | -66% |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 834 | 156.8 | -48% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | -75% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in St James, Tendring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (434).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 434 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 396 |
| On or near Police Station | 176 |
| On or near Supermarket | 162 |
| On or near Pier Gap | 82 |
| On or near Edith Road | 81 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 67 |
| On or near Pier Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Agate Road | 62 |
| On or near Colne Road | 54 |
Of the 2,164 crimes in St James, Tendring with a recorded outcome, 32% 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 280 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 834 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 703 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 238 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 51 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
St James, Tendring has an estimated population of 8,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St James, Tendring average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St James, Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St James, Tendring a safe place to live?
St James, Tendring recorded 301.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 67th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in St James, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,048 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (280).
Is crime in St James, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in St James, Tendring was down 3% on the year before: 2,444 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,521 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St James, Tendring?
About 8,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St James, Tendring?
St James, Tendring 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.