Crime Rate in St Paul's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Paul's

The total recorded crimes in St Paul's, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Paul's crime rate of 0.91 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 Paul's, encompassing approximately 41,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Lancaster Gardens West with total crimes: 7
  • Northbourne Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Paul's?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, St Paul's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 388 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Paul's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, St Paul's had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 332 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Paul's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, St Paul's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Paul's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Paul's has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 13th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total St Paul's crimes were 388. The crime rate of St Paul's in 2024 was 28.92 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Paul's were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.11 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Paul's)CrimesRank (St Paul's)CrimesRank (St Paul'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
St John's55 6797 6673 6
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
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 Paul's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 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 (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202417
October 202418
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Paul's in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lancaster Gardens West (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Northbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
4. Recreation Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Carlton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Vista Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Boley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Skelmersdale Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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