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 March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1369 with total crimes: 8
  • Windmill Park with total crimes: 7
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St John's has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)
St James197 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints86 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins70 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands68 4973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway52 7899 4824 5
Weeley & Tendring56 5486 12297 18
Bluehouse30 15617 8619 7
Burrsville50 8780 7591 8
St Osyth40 12567 9495 9
Frinton43 9279 18319 17
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley34 13499 10417 10
Alresford & Elmstead41 10379 15332 15
Walton40 11470 13401 11
Brightlingsea32 14493 11399 12
Pier24 17369 16367 13
St Paul's22 19388 14332 14
Cann Hall26 16311 17325 16
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland22 18248 20270 20
Eastcliff17 20263 19274 19
Ardleigh & Little Bromley12 24213 21221 21
Little Clacton16 21182 24158 24
St Bartholomew's12 25202 22214 22
Homelands15 22182 25204 23
Stour Valley7 28197 23127 27
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford14 23146 26144 25
The Bentleys & Frating6 29136 27135 26
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston11 2662 3070 30
Dovercourt Tollgate8 2751 3177 29
Dovercourt Bay3 32121 28113 28
The Oakleys & Wix5 3074 2968 31
Kirby Cross3 3137 3249 32

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202530
January 202526
December 202433
November 202418
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437
July 202436
June 202460
May 202425
April 202427

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 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
November 20241
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in March 2025

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

1. B1369 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Windmill Park (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
3. Harrow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kingwell Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Knox Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Elmden Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Oxford Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Berkeley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Howard Vyse Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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