Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Tendring, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking 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 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 July 2025 the St James has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 0.34 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)
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
St Paul's48 11388 14332 14
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 James 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 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202517
May 202519
April 202523
March 202517
February 202518
January 202514
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 202410
August 202425

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 1136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202588
May 202596
April 2025129
March 202589
February 202597
January 202585
December 202488
November 202472
October 202485
September 202487
August 2024134

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202416
October 20249
September 202419
August 202432

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202514
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20245
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20259
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202540
May 202529
April 202520
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202433
November 202419
October 202447
September 202414
August 202453

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St James in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Other theft1
6. Edith Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pier Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Colne Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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