Crime in Stour Valley: statistics, rates and trends
183 crimes were recorded in Stour Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stour Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Stour Valley
- Types of crime in Stour Valley
- Stour Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stour Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stour Valley
- Demographics of Stour Valley
- Questions about crime in Stour Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,278th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Stour Valley | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 183 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.3 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,130 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stour Valley peaked in the year to August 2018 (227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (129). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 183 | 44.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 161 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 158 | 38.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 129 | 31.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 195 | 47.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 172 | 41.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 218 | 52.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 225 | 54.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 227 | 55.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 5.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stour Valley; the highest is Harwich & Kingsway (169.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Homelands (43.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stour Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,081 | 104.5 | +136% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 468 | 120.3 | +171% |
| Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 468 | 54.6 | +23% |
| Harwich & Kingsway | 849 | 169.5 | +283% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | +21% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 208 | 46.7 | +5% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | 0% |
| Homelands | 159 | 43.5 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Stour Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Deane'S Lane” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Deane'S Lane | 18 |
| On or near Burr Close | 17 |
| On or near Bradfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Wix Road | 10 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 9 |
| On or near Rayhaven | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Back Lane | 7 |
| On or near Harwich Road | 7 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 6 |
Of the 162 crimes in Stour Valley with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Stour Valley has an estimated population of 4,130 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stour Valley average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stour Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stour Valley a safe place to live?
Stour Valley recorded 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,278th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stour Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Stour Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stour Valley was up 14% on the year before: 183 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stour Valley?
About 4,130 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stour Valley?
Stour Valley 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.