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 July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Paul's crime rate of 1.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Lancaster Gardens West with total crimes: 7
  • Church 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 July 2025 the St Paul's has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Paul's)CrimesRank (St Paul's)CrimesRank (St Paul's)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints111 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins104 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands69 7973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway73 6899 4824 5
St Osyth102 4567 9495 9
Weeley & Tendring85 5486 12297 18
St John's62 8797 6673 6
Bluehouse57 9617 8619 7
Burrsville56 10780 7591 8
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley40 14499 10417 10
Walton38 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea45 12493 11399 12
Pier25 18369 16367 13
Frinton44 13279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead35 16379 15332 15
Cann Hall27 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff23 21263 19274 19
Stour Valley25 19197 23127 27
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland20 23248 20270 20
St Bartholomew's25 20202 22214 22
Ardleigh & Little Bromley18 25213 21221 21
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford21 22146 26144 25
Homelands17 26182 25204 23
Little Clacton19 24182 24158 24
The Bentleys & Frating15 27136 27135 26
Dovercourt Bay11 28121 28113 28
Dovercourt Tollgate8 3151 3177 29
The Oakleys & Wix10 2974 2968 31
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston8 3062 3070 30
Kirby Cross6 3237 3249 32

St Paul's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
May 202520
April 202511
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202417
October 202418
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations St Paul's in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Lancaster Gardens West (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
3. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. St Alban'S Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Albert Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Reckitts Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Recreation Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Russell Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. College Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vermont Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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