Crime in St Paul's, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in St Paul's, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Paul's, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in St Paul's, Tendring
- Types of crime in St Paul's, Tendring
- St Paul's, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Paul's, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Paul's, Tendring
- Population and deprivation in St Paul's, Tendring
- Questions about crime in St Paul's, Tendring
- About this data
301 crimes were recorded in St Paul's, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Paul's, Tendring has the 1,273rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Paul's, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 301 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,050 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Paul's, Tendring was highest in the year to July 2023 (357 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (270). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 301 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 113.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 338 | 110.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 357 | 117.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 287 | 94.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 336 | 110.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 274 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 287 | 94.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 270 | 88.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Paul'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 public order, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+41%). The largest falls were in other theft (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 42.3 | 1.24 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 18.0 | 1.18 | +41% |
| Public order | 31 | 10.2 | 1.53 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 7.9 | 1.60 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -30% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -45% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.0 | 2.39 | +20% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -75% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Paul's, Tendring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Paul's, Tendring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Paul's, Tendring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Paul's, Tendring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Paul's, Tendring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Paul's, Tendring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Paul's, Tendring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Paul's, Tendring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Paul's, Tendring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Paul's, Tendring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Paul's, Tendring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Paul's, Tendring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Paul's, Tendring
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Paul's, Tendring recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Paul's, Tendring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Paul's, Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Paul's, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | -26% |
| St John's | 806 | 114.7 | +16% |
| St James | 2,385 | 294.4 | +198% |
| Coppins | 927 | 105.3 | +7% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | +12% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | -32% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -42% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | -1% |
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 Paul's, Tendring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Church Road | 30 |
| On or near Recreation Road | 17 |
| On or near Northbourne Road | 16 |
| On or near Lancaster Gardens West | 15 |
| On or near St Paul'S Road | 12 |
| On or near St Alban'S Road | 11 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 11 |
| On or near College Road | 9 |
| On or near Russell Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Paul'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 | 89 | 29.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 18.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 7.0% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
St Paul's, Tendring has an estimated population of 3,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Paul's, Tendring sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Paul's, Tendring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 2.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is St Paul's, Tendring a safe place to live?
St Paul's, Tendring recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Paul's, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in St Paul's, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Paul's, Tendring was down 13% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Paul's, Tendring?
St Paul'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 Paul's, Tendring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.