Crime in St James, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
2,385 crimes were recorded in St James, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St James, Tendring
- Questions about crime in St James, Tendring
- About this data
2,385 crimes were recorded in St James, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,021 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St James, Tendring has the 72nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St James, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,385 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 294.4 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,100 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St James, Tendring was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,132 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,385). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 2,385 | 294.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,600 | 321.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,388 | 294.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,404 | 296.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,693 | 332.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,637 | 325.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,786 | 344.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,132 | 386.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,066 | 378.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 234 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St James, Tendring 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+48%) and vehicle crime (+46%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,021 | 126.0 | 3.68 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 31.1 | 2.03 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 240 | 29.6 | 3.58 | -28% |
| Public order | 194 | 24.0 | 3.60 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 23.6 | 3.48 | -17% |
| Other theft | 130 | 16.0 | 2.51 | -5% |
| Drugs | 77 | 9.5 | 2.91 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 9.4 | 1.90 | +46% |
| Burglary | 55 | 6.8 | 1.92 | +0% |
| Other crime | 47 | 5.8 | 2.75 | -20% |
| Robbery | 40 | 4.9 | 3.66 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 3.2 | 3.31 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 2.7 | 1.61 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 2.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in St James, Tendring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St James, Tendring recorded 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (126.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St James, Tendring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St James, Tendring recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St James, Tendring
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St James, Tendring recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St James, Tendring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St James, Tendring recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St James, Tendring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St James, Tendring recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St James, Tendring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St James, Tendring recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St James, Tendring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St James, Tendring recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St James, Tendring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St James, Tendring recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St James, Tendring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St James, Tendring recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St James, Tendring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St James, Tendring recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St James, Tendring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St James, Tendring recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St James, Tendring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St James, Tendring recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St James, Tendring
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St James, Tendring recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St James, Tendring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St James, Tendring recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St James, Tendring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St James, Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St James, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppins | 927 | 105.3 | -64% |
| St Paul's | 301 | 98.7 | -66% |
| St John's | 806 | 114.7 | -61% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | -77% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | -67% |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 847 | 159.2 | -46% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | -75% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | -63% |
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 James, Tendring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 423 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 368 |
| On or near Police Station | 176 |
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Edith Road | 83 |
| On or near Pier Gap | 80 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 72 |
| On or near Pier Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Agate Road | 63 |
| On or near Colne Road | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St James, Tendring 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 | 826 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 677 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 226 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 97 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
St James, Tendring has an estimated population of 8,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St James, Tendring sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St James, Tendring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.6% |
Is St James, Tendring a safe place to live?
St James, Tendring recorded 294.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 James, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in St James, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in St James, Tendring was down 8% on the year before: 2,385 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,600 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St James, Tendring?
St James, Tendring 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 James, Tendring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.