Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 1.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spendells Close with total crimes: 9
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7
  • Station Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Walton has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints90 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins65 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands59 5973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway51 9899 4824 5
Burrsville60 4780 7591 8
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Bluehouse43 10617 8619 7
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
St Osyth53 8567 9495 9
Brightlingsea39 12493 11399 12
Weeley & Tendring40 11486 12297 18
Pier30 19369 16367 13
St Paul's38 13388 14332 14
Frinton35 14279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead30 18379 15332 15
Cann Hall31 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff33 16263 19274 19
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland11 27248 20270 20
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford23 20146 26144 25
Ardleigh & Little Bromley11 25213 21221 21
Dovercourt Bay18 21121 28113 28
St Bartholomew's16 22202 22214 22
Homelands14 24182 25204 23
Stour Valley4 30197 23127 27
The Bentleys & Frating15 23136 27135 26
Little Clacton9 28182 24158 24
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202517
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20243
October 202416
September 202413
August 202416
July 202416
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Spendells Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Tudor Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Station Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Southcliff (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Kino Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Nazecliff Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Portobello Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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