Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Tendring, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 1.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • High Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Walton has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)CrimesRank (Tendring)
St James197 12,717 12,356 1
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
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

Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20243
October 202416
September 202413
August 202416
July 202416
June 202430
May 202412
April 202419

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 33 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
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248

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 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Walton in March 2025

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

1. Tudor Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Kino Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saville Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Southcliff (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Marina Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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