Crime in Walton, Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Walton, Tendring in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walton, Tendring
- Questions about crime in Walton, Tendring
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage and arson (67) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 387th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Walton, Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 522 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.2 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,342 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walton, Tendring peaked in the year to August 2022 (575 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (372). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 522 | 156.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 372 | 111.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 436 | 130.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 403 | 120.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 575 | 172.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 448 | 134.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 376 | 112.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 496 | 148.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 549 | 164.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walton, Tendring recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.1 times the national rate) and public order (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (22% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 144 to 245 and anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 76, while shoplifting fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 73.3 | 34.2 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 20.0 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Public order | 38 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 24 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Walton, Tendring has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton, Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homelands | 159 | 43.5 | -72% |
| Frinton | 310 | 58.6 | -62% |
| Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford | 208 | 46.7 | -70% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | -66% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -63% |
| Dovercourt All Saints | 1,081 | 104.5 | -33% |
| Burrsville | 699 | 115.0 | -26% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Walton, Tendring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tudor Close” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tudor Close | 43 |
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Nazecliff Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Spendells Close | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Louise Close | 23 |
| On or near Portobello Road | 20 |
| On or near High Tree Lane | 15 |
| On or near Saville Street | 14 |
Of the 446 crimes in Walton, Tendring with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Walton, Tendring has an estimated population of 3,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walton, Tendring average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walton, Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walton, Tendring a safe place to live?
Walton, Tendring recorded 156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 387th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Walton, Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Walton, Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton, Tendring was up 40% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walton, Tendring?
About 3,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walton, Tendring?
Walton, Tendring 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.