Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James crime rate of 1.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-8.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St James has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)
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
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 James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 1242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 202597
January 202585
December 202488
November 202472
October 202485
September 202487
August 2024134
July 2024128
June 2024192
May 202495
April 202490

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202514
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202410
August 202425
July 202425
June 202450
May 202430
April 202417

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202433
November 202419
October 202447
September 202414
August 202453
July 202417
June 202444
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20245
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 202434
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202432
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St James in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Agate Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Link Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Rosemary Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1

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