Crime Rate in St Osyth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Osyth

The total recorded crimes in St Osyth, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Osyth crime rate of 169.89 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 Osyth, encompassing approximately 600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Osyth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Road with total crimes: 25
  • Seawick Road with total crimes: 8
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Osyth?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, St Osyth reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 567 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Osyth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, St Osyth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 495 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Osyth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Osyth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Osyth has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 169.89 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total St Osyth crimes were 567. The crime rate of St Osyth in 2024 was 944.37 (year) or 78.70 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Osyth were around 495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 824.45 (year) or 68.70 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Osyth)CrimesRank (St Osyth)CrimesRank (St Osyth)
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
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 Osyth 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 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 (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20256
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202530
May 202529
April 202534
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202421
October 202421
September 202428
August 202442

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 202511
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations St Osyth in July 2025

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

1. Beach Road (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Seawick Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. First Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. Colne Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Mersea View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beacon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Cruce Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Point Clear Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Church Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Greenland Grove (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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