Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B1369 with total crimes: 13
  • Eton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Harrow Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St John's?

To understand the safety of St John's, we need to analyze St John's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, St John's reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 797 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 673 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, St John's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St John's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St John's has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.10 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 797. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints111 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins104 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands69 7973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway73 6899 4824 5
St Osyth102 4567 9495 9
Weeley & Tendring85 5486 12297 18
Bluehouse57 9617 8619 7
Burrsville56 10780 7591 8
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley40 14499 10417 10
Walton38 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea45 12493 11399 12
St Paul's48 11388 14332 14
Pier25 18369 16367 13
Frinton44 13279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead35 16379 15332 15
Cann Hall27 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff23 21263 19274 19
Stour Valley25 19197 23127 27
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland20 23248 20270 20
St Bartholomew's25 20202 22214 22
Ardleigh & Little Bromley18 25213 21221 21
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford21 22146 26144 25
Homelands17 26182 25204 23
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
The Bentleys & Frating15 27136 27135 26
Dovercourt Bay11 28121 28113 28
Dovercourt Tollgate8 3151 3177 29
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202537
May 202533
April 202515
March 202533
February 202530
January 202526
December 202433
November 202418
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202511
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. B1369 (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Eton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Harrow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Orchard Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Knox Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Westridge Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Windmill Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Thornbury Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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