Crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands: statistics, rates and trends
847 crimes were recorded in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands at a glance
- Crime trends in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- Types of crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- Population and deprivation in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- Questions about crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
- About this data
847 crimes were recorded in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 431 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has the 371st highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 847 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.2 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,319 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,472 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (837). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 847 | 159.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 844 | 158.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 837 | 157.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 968 | 182.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,215 | 228.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,283 | 241.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,472 | 276.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,221 | 229.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,076 | 202.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands 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 anti-social behaviour (+87%) and vehicle crime (+73%). The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and burglary (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 431 | 81.0 | 2.37 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 15.6 | 2.30 | +2% |
| Other theft | 48 | 9.0 | 1.41 | +37% |
| Public order | 48 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 7.1 | 1.45 | +73% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -43% |
| Drugs | 24 | 4.5 | 1.38 | -14% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.6 | 1.69 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 3.2 | 3.29 | +112% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.6 | 0.32 | +40% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.5 | 1.11 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.1 | 0.67 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 431 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (81.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 50.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Clacton & Jaywick Sands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Clacton & Jaywick Sands.
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 West Clacton & Jaywick Sands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Talbot Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Hillman Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Riley Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Fern Way | 26 |
| On or near Beach Way | 26 |
| On or near Oak Tree Drive | 25 |
| On or near Flowers Way | 24 |
| On or near Badminton Road | 23 |
| On or near Brooklands | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands 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 | 390 | 46.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 9.9% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 8.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has an estimated population of 5,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Clacton & Jaywick Sands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.7% |
Is West Clacton & Jaywick Sands a safe place to live?
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands recorded 159.2 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 West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 431 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands was almost unchanged on the year before: 847 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 844 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands 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 West Clacton & Jaywick Sands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.