Crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Questions about crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (31) and vehicle crime (23) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,869th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 269 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,008 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland peaked in the year to August 2020 (339 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (213). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 269 | 53.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 213 | 42.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 215 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 252 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 258 | 51.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 322 | 64.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 339 | 67.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 300 | 59.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 60.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (35% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 25.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland; the highest is St John's, Tendring (117.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Homelands (43.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 208 | 46.7 | -13% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -18% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | +114% |
| Frinton | 310 | 58.6 | +9% |
| Homelands | 159 | 43.5 | -19% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | +7% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | +40% |
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +120% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sneating Hall Lane” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sneating Hall Lane | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 16 |
| On or near Tildesley Close | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Abbey Street | 13 |
| On or near Bemerton Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Oak Close | 12 |
| On or near Argyle Road | 11 |
| On or near Byng Close | 11 |
Of the 238 crimes in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland has an estimated population of 5,008 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland a safe place to live?
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland recorded 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,869th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland was up 26% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 213 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland?
About 5,008 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland?
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland 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.