Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James crime rate of 2.22 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 James, encompassing approximately 103,804 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is St James?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, St James reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 2,717 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, St James experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 2,356 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St James has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total St James crimes were 2,717. The crime rate of St James in 2024 was 26.17 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James were around 2,356 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)
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
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 James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (134 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 2025129
March 202589
February 202597
January 202585
December 202488
November 202472
October 202485
September 202487
August 2024134
July 2024128
June 2024192
May 202495

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202523
February 202512
January 202515
December 202425
November 202417
October 202420
September 202414
August 202422
July 202427
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202517
February 202518
January 202514
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202410
August 202425
July 202425
June 202450
May 202430

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20245
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202416
October 20249
September 202419
August 202432
July 202416
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202433
November 202419
October 202447
September 202414
August 202453
July 202417
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

High Crime Locations St James in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Pier Gap (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Beach Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2

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