Crime Rate in St Osyth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Osyth

The total recorded crimes in St Osyth, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Osyth crime rate of 66.62 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
St Osyth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Road with total crimes: 7
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Mersea View with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Osyth has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 66.62 ranking 12th 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.

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
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Bluehouse30 15617 8619 7
Burrsville50 8780 7591 8
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 Osyth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
April 20241

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202421
October 202421
September 202428
August 202442
July 202426
June 202472
May 202424
April 202417

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 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 offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. First Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mersea View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Seawick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakmead Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Second Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seaview Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Club Parade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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