Crime in St John's, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in St John's, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St John's, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in St John's, Tendring
- Types of crime in St John's, Tendring
- St John's, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St John's, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in St John's, Tendring
- Population and deprivation in St John's, Tendring
- Questions about crime in St John's, Tendring
- About this data
806 crimes were recorded in St John's, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 373 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St John's, Tendring has the 914th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St John's, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 806 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,030 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St John's, Tendring was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,166 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (696). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 806 | 114.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 714 | 101.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 696 | 99.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 731 | 104.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 954 | 135.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,166 | 165.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,102 | 156.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,158 | 164.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,012 | 144.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St John's, 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, other theft, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+137%) and drugs (+52%). The largest falls were in public order (-32%) and burglary (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 53.1 | 1.55 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 11.8 | 0.77 | +137% |
| Other theft | 68 | 9.7 | 1.51 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 9.4 | 1.38 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 7.3 | 1.47 | +50% |
| Public order | 42 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -32% |
| Drugs | 32 | 4.6 | 1.39 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 4.3 | 0.52 | +58% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.1 | 1.48 | +69% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.17 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.86 | +25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St John's, Tendring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St John's, Tendring recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St John's, Tendring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St John's, Tendring recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 137% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St John's, Tendring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St John's, Tendring recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St John's, Tendring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St John's, Tendring recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St John's, Tendring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St John's, Tendring recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St John's, Tendring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St John's, Tendring recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St John's, Tendring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St John's, Tendring recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St John's, Tendring
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St John's, Tendring recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St John's, Tendring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St John's, Tendring recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St John's, Tendring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St John's, Tendring recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St John's, Tendring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St John's, Tendring recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St John's, Tendring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St John's, Tendring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St John's, Tendring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St John's, Tendring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St John's, Tendring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St John's, Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St John's, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's | 301 | 98.7 | -14% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | -42% |
| Coppins | 927 | 105.3 | -8% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | -4% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | -36% |
| St James | 2,385 | 294.4 | +157% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | -15% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -50% |
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 John's, Tendring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 90 |
| On or near B1369 | 74 |
| On or near Windmill Park | 57 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 40 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 36 |
| On or near Wrendale | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Kingwell Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Oxford Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Eton Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St John's, 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 | 309 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
St John's, Tendring has an estimated population of 7,030. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St John's, Tendring sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St John's, Tendring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 24.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.1% |
Is St John's, Tendring a safe place to live?
St John's, Tendring recorded 114.7 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 John's, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in St John's, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in St John's, Tendring was up 13% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 714 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St John's, Tendring?
St John's, 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 John's, Tendring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.