Crime in Weeley & Tendring: statistics, rates and trends
464 crimes were recorded in Weeley & Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weeley & Tendring at a glance
- Crime trends in Weeley & Tendring
- Types of crime in Weeley & Tendring
- Weeley & Tendring compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weeley & Tendring
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weeley & Tendring
- Population and deprivation in Weeley & Tendring
- Questions about crime in Weeley & Tendring
- About this data
464 crimes were recorded in Weeley & Tendring in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weeley & Tendring has the 834th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weeley & Tendring | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 464 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.2 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +52% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,891 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weeley & Tendring was highest in the year to July 2019 (470 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (194). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 464 | 119.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 306 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 194 | 49.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 247 | 63.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 260 | 66.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 249 | 64.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 270 | 69.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 470 | 120.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 454 | 116.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weeley & 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+125%) and violence and sexual offences (+54%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 66.3 | 1.94 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 13.9 | 2.05 | +125% |
| Other theft | 36 | 9.3 | 1.45 | +9% |
| Public order | 28 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.9 | 0.32 | +36% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.4 | 1.24 | +55% |
| Other crime | 12 | 3.1 | 1.46 | +140% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.1 | 2.12 | +300% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weeley & Tendring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weeley & Tendring recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weeley & Tendring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weeley & Tendring recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weeley & Tendring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weeley & Tendring recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weeley & Tendring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weeley & Tendring recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weeley & Tendring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weeley & Tendring recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weeley & Tendring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weeley & Tendring recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weeley & Tendring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weeley & Tendring recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weeley & Tendring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weeley & Tendring recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weeley & Tendring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weeley & Tendring recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weeley & Tendring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weeley & Tendring recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weeley & Tendring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weeley & Tendring recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weeley & Tendring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weeley & 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 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weeley & Tendring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weeley & Tendring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weeley & Tendring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -64% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 267 | 53.3 | -55% |
| Alresford & Elmstead | 453 | 51.3 | -57% |
| Stour Valley | 177 | 42.9 | -64% |
| Burrsville | 670 | 110.2 | -8% |
| Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 472 | 55.1 | -54% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | -44% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | -18% |
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 Weeley & Tendring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakleigh Close | 84 |
| On or near Hospital | 71 |
| On or near Heath Road | 60 |
| On or near Clacton Road | 43 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 39 |
| On or near Woodlands Rise | 21 |
| On or near Ruby Fields | 20 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Waylands Drive | 13 |
| On or near B1035 | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weeley & 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 | 183 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 23.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 9.9% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 5.6% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
Weeley & Tendring has an estimated population of 3,891. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weeley & Tendring sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weeley & Tendring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Weeley & Tendring a safe place to live?
Weeley & Tendring recorded 119.2 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 Weeley & Tendring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (54).
Is crime in Weeley & Tendring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weeley & Tendring was up 52% on the year before: 464 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 306 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weeley & Tendring?
Weeley & 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 Weeley & Tendring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.