Crime in Walton-on-the-Naze: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Walton-on-the-Naze in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walton-on-the-Naze at a glance
- Crime trends in Walton-on-the-Naze
- Types of crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
- Walton-on-the-Naze compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Walton-on-the-Naze
- Streets with the most crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walton-on-the-Naze
- Population and deprivation in Walton-on-the-Naze
- Questions about crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
- About this data
669 crimes were recorded in Walton-on-the-Naze in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Walton-on-the-Naze has the 404th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walton-on-the-Naze | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 669 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.6 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,996 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walton-on-the-Naze was highest in the year to July 2022 (753 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (545). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 669 | 95.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 566 | 80.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 609 | 87.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 601 | 85.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 753 | 107.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 711 | 101.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 545 | 77.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 700 | 100.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 667 | 95.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walton-on-the-Naze 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.
The largest increases were in other theft (+67%) and violence and sexual offences (+33%). The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 45.6 | 1.33 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 11.1 | 1.64 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +20% |
| Public order | 51 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +4% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.1 | 0.62 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -25% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.02 | +7% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -43% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walton-on-the-Naze
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walton-on-the-Naze
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walton-on-the-Naze
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walton-on-the-Naze
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walton-on-the-Naze
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walton-on-the-Naze
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walton-on-the-Naze
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walton-on-the-Naze
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walton-on-the-Naze
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walton-on-the-Naze
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walton-on-the-Naze
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walton-on-the-Naze
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Walton-on-the-Naze, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walton-on-the-Naze.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton-on-Sea | 312 | 59.0 | -38% |
| Harwich | 2,128 | 98.0 | +2% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 6,920 | 124.5 | +30% |
| Jaywick | 847 | 159.2 | +67% |
| Felixstowe | 1,389 | 55.4 | -42% |
| Brightlingsea | 439 | 49.1 | -49% |
| Lawford | 200 | 39.0 | -59% |
| Wivenhoe | 328 | 49.2 | -49% |
2 areas within Walton-on-the-Naze, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Walton had the highest rate (146.6 per 1,000) and Homelands the lowest (49.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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-on-the-Naze over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Tudor Close | 41 |
| On or near High Street | 32 |
| On or near Nazecliff Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 28 |
| On or near Spendells Close | 26 |
| On or near Louise Close | 19 |
| On or near Saville Street | 18 |
| On or near Portobello Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walton-on-the-Naze 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 | 243 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 10.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Walton-on-the-Naze has an estimated population of 6,996. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walton-on-the-Naze sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% |
Is Walton-on-the-Naze a safe place to live?
Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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-on-the-Naze?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (78).
Is crime in Walton-on-the-Naze going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton-on-the-Naze was up 18% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 566 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walton-on-the-Naze?
Walton-on-the-Naze 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-on-the-Naze. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.