Crime in Walton, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in Walton, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walton, Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in Walton, Tendring
- Types of crime in Walton, Tendring
- Walton, Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walton, Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walton, Tendring
- Population and deprivation in Walton, Tendring
- Questions about crime in Walton, Tendring
- About this data
490 crimes were recorded in Walton, Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walton, Tendring has the 466th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walton, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 490 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.6 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,342 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walton, Tendring was highest in the year to July 2022 (561 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (368). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 490 | 146.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 386 | 115.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 435 | 130.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 420 | 125.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 561 | 167.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 453 | 135.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 368 | 110.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 508 | 152.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 531 | 158.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walton, 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+59%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 70.3 | 2.05 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 19.7 | 2.91 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 17.1 | 1.11 | +19% |
| Public order | 37 | 11.1 | 1.67 | +3% |
| Other theft | 27 | 8.1 | 1.26 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 6.0 | 0.72 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -32% |
| Other crime | 10 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +0% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.2 | 0.71 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.73 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walton, Tendring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walton, Tendring recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walton, Tendring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walton, Tendring recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walton, Tendring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walton, Tendring recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walton, Tendring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walton, Tendring recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walton, Tendring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walton, Tendring recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walton, Tendring
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walton, Tendring recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walton, Tendring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walton, Tendring recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walton, Tendring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walton, Tendring recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walton, Tendring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walton, Tendring recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walton, Tendring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walton, Tendring recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walton, Tendring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walton, Tendring recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walton, Tendring
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walton, Tendring recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walton, Tendring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walton, Tendring recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walton, Tendring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walton, Tendring recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walton, Tendring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walton, Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homelands | 179 | 49.0 | -67% |
| Frinton | 312 | 59.0 | -60% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 212 | 47.6 | -68% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | -64% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -61% |
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,021 | 98.7 | -33% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | -25% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | -50% |
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 Walton, Tendring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tudor Close | 41 |
| On or near High Street | 32 |
| On or near Nazecliff Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Spendells Close | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Louise Close | 19 |
| On or near Saville Street | 18 |
| On or near Portobello Road | 16 |
| On or near North Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walton, 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 | 174 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 14.5% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 11.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Walton, Tendring has an estimated population of 3,342. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walton, Tendring sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walton, Tendring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.2% |
Is Walton, Tendring a safe place to live?
Walton, Tendring recorded 146.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Walton, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (66).
Is crime in Walton, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton, Tendring was up 27% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walton, Tendring?
Walton, 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 Walton, Tendring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.