Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Tendring, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 1.52 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 Walton, encompassing approximately 25,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spendells Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Walton?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Walton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tendring average, with 470 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Walton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Walton had fewer crimes than the Tendring average, with 401 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Walton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Walton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Walton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walton has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.52 ranking 15th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Walton crimes were 470. The crime rate of Walton in 2024 was 25.80 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.65 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)
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
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
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

Walton 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202515
April 202512
March 202517
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20243
October 202416
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Walton in July 2025

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

1. Spendells Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Tudor Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Station Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Louise Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Agar Road Approach (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Agar Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pier Approach (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. North Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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