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 March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Paul's crime rate of 0.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Paul's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Russell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Paul's has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 19th 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.

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
St Osyth40 12567 9495 9
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
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 Paul's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202417
October 202418
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202444
May 202423
April 20246

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Northbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Russell Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lyon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Boley Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Recreation Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ambleside Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Vista Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Avondale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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