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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1369 with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Knox Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the St John's has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints90 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins65 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands59 5973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway51 9899 4824 5
Burrsville60 4780 7591 8
Bluehouse43 10617 8619 7
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
St Osyth53 8567 9495 9
Walton34 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea39 12493 11399 12
Weeley & Tendring40 11486 12297 18
Pier30 19369 16367 13
St Paul's38 13388 14332 14
Frinton35 14279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead30 18379 15332 15
Cann Hall31 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff33 16263 19274 19
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland11 27248 20270 20
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford23 20146 26144 25
Ardleigh & Little Bromley11 25213 21221 21
Dovercourt Bay18 21121 28113 28
St Bartholomew's16 22202 22214 22
Homelands14 24182 25204 23
Stour Valley4 30197 23127 27
The Bentleys & Frating15 23136 27135 26
Little Clacton9 28182 24158 24
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202515
March 202533
February 202530
January 202526
December 202433
November 202418
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437
July 202436
June 202460
May 202425

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations St John's in May 2025

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

1. B1369 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Knox Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Windmill Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wrendale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Harrow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Eton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Andover Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Orchard Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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