Crime in Walton-on-the-Naze: statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Walton-on-the-Naze in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walton-on-the-Naze
- Questions about crime in Walton-on-the-Naze
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (320), anti-social behaviour (90) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 390th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walton-on-the-Naze | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 681 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,996 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walton-on-the-Naze peaked in the year to August 2022 (769 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (563). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 681 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 570 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 592 | 84.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 591 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 769 | 109.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 699 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 80.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 690 | 98.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 682 | 97.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walton-on-the-Naze recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (65% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (37% below) and vehicle crime (37% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 90 and criminal damage and arson rose from 59 to 78, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 46 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 320 | 45.7 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Walton-on-the-Naze; the highest is Jaywick (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawford (39.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton-on-Sea | 310 | 58.6 | -40% |
| Harwich | 2,204 | 101.5 | +4% |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 7,123 | 128.2 | +32% |
| Jaywick | 834 | 156.8 | +61% |
| Felixstowe | 1,394 | 55.6 | -43% |
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -52% |
| Lawford | 202 | 39.4 | -60% |
| Wivenhoe | 353 | 52.9 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Walton-on-the-Naze 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 Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Nazecliff Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Spendells Close | 28 |
| On or near Louise Close | 23 |
| On or near Portobello Road | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near High Tree Lane | 15 |
Of the 591 crimes in Walton-on-the-Naze with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Walton-on-the-Naze has an estimated population of 6,996 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (44%, against 22%), an older population (38%, against 19%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walton-on-the-Naze average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walton-on-the-Naze | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 44.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walton-on-the-Naze a safe place to live?
Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 390th of the 1,390 towns 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-on-the-Naze?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Walton-on-the-Naze going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton-on-the-Naze was up 19% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 570 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walton-on-the-Naze?
About 6,996 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walton-on-the-Naze?
Walton-on-the-Naze 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.