Crime in St Osyth, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in St Osyth, Tendring in the 12 months to August 2026, 153.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Osyth, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in St Osyth, Tendring
- Types of crime in St Osyth, Tendring
- St Osyth, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Osyth, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Osyth, Tendring
- Demographics of St Osyth, Tendring
- Questions about crime in St Osyth, Tendring
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (348), anti-social behaviour (101) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 408th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St Osyth, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 761 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.1 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,970 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Osyth, Tendring peaked in the year to August 2019 (834 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (503). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 761 | 153.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 598 | 120.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 503 | 101.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 579 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 136.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 614 | 123.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 678 | 136.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 834 | 167.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 706 | 142.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Osyth, Tendring recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate) and other theft (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 34 to 62 and anti-social behaviour rose from 60 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 70.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 64 | 12.9 | 6.4 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 12.5 | 5.0 | +82% |
| Public order | 39 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 3.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Osyth, Tendring; 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 Osyth, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -69% |
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | 834 | 156.8 | +2% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | -32% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -56% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | -29% |
| St James | 2,444 | 301.7 | +97% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | -23% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in St Osyth, Tendring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beach Road” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beach Road | 98 |
| On or near First Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Mersea View | 42 |
| On or near Colne Way | 37 |
| On or near Priory Close | 33 |
| On or near Cruce Way | 32 |
| On or near Seawick Road | 31 |
| On or near Wall Street | 25 |
| On or near Club Parade | 24 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 21 |
Of the 660 crimes in St Osyth, Tendring with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
St Osyth, Tendring has an estimated population of 4,970 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Osyth, Tendring average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Osyth, Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Osyth, Tendring a safe place to live?
St Osyth, Tendring recorded 153.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 408th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in St Osyth, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in St Osyth, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Osyth, Tendring was up 27% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Osyth, Tendring?
About 4,970 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Osyth, Tendring?
St Osyth, 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.