Crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland at a glance
- Crime trends in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Types of crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Population and deprivation in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Questions about crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- About this data
267 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 132 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland has the 2,884th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 267 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,008 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland was highest in the year to July 2020 (339 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (204). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 267 | 53.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 204 | 40.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 223 | 44.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 259 | 51.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 253 | 50.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 326 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 339 | 67.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 309 | 61.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 299 | 59.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 26.4 | 0.77 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.0 | 0.33 | +108% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +200% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +67% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -18% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +167% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.23 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 18 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 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 8 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 up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 212 | 47.6 | -11% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -20% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | +107% |
| Frinton | 312 | 59.0 | +11% |
| Homelands | 179 | 49.0 | -8% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | +8% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | +38% |
| St John's | 806 | 114.7 | +115% |
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 Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sneating Hall Lane | 21 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Tildesley Close | 14 |
| On or near Byng Close | 13 |
| On or near Argyle Road | 13 |
| On or near Abbey Street | 13 |
| On or near Oak Close | 11 |
| On or near Bemerton Gardens | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland 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 | 104 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 5.6% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland has an estimated population of 5,008. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland a safe place to live?
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland was up 31% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 204 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland?
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland 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 Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.