Crime in Jaywick: statistics, rates and trends
834 crimes were recorded in Jaywick in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (417), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 50th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Jaywick | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 834 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.8 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,319 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Jaywick of any year here (834 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 834 | 156.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 848 | 159.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 841 | 158.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 914 | 171.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,255 | 235.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,171 | 220.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,558 | 292.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,249 | 234.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,056 | 198.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Jaywick recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (78% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 94 and other theft rose from 38 to 45, while burglary fell from 45 to 27 and other crime fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 78.4 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 47 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 45 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 7.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 27 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Drugs | 24 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 2.1 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Jaywick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton-on-Sea | 7,123 | 128.2 | -18% |
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -70% |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 310 | 58.6 | -63% |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 681 | 97.3 | -38% |
| West Mersea | 322 | 45.0 | -71% |
| Wivenhoe | 353 | 52.9 | -66% |
| Berechurch | 727 | 88.0 | -44% |
| Lawford | 202 | 39.4 | -75% |
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is the one area listed within Jaywick, with 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Clacton & Jaywick Sands | Neighbourhood | 5,319 | 834 | 156.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Jaywick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Talbot Avenue” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Talbot Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Fern Way | 27 |
| On or near Hillman Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Beach Way | 25 |
| On or near Brooklands | 25 |
| On or near Flowers Way | 25 |
| On or near Oak Tree Drive | 24 |
| On or near Riley Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Brooklands Gardens | 22 |
Of the 740 crimes in Jaywick with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 374 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 23.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Jaywick has an estimated population of 5,319 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (43%, against 18%), an older population (37%, against 19%) and less social housing (2.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Jaywick average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Jaywick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 29.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 12.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 42.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Jaywick a safe place to live?
Jaywick recorded 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 50th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Jaywick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Jaywick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Jaywick was down 2% on the year before: 834 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 848 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Jaywick?
About 5,319 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Jaywick?
Jaywick 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.