Crime Rate in St Osyth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Osyth

The total recorded crimes in St Osyth, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Osyth crime rate of 88.27 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 Osyth, encompassing approximately 600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
St Osyth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Road with total crimes: 7
  • Colne Way with total crimes: 6
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Osyth?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, St Osyth reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 567 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Osyth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, St Osyth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 495 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Osyth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Osyth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Osyth has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 88.27 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total St Osyth crimes were 567. The crime rate of St Osyth in 2024 was 944.37 (year) or 78.70 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Osyth were around 495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 824.45 (year) or 68.70 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Osyth)CrimesRank (St Osyth)CrimesRank (St Osyth)
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
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Bluehouse43 10617 8619 7
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
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 Osyth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 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 (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20256
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202534
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202421
October 202421
September 202428
August 202442
July 202426
June 202472
May 202424

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Osyth in May 2025

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

1. Beach Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Colne Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. First Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Club Parade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cruce Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Seawick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Broadstrood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Alpha Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mersea View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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