Crime Rate in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

The total recorded crimes in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Clacton & Jaywick Sands crime rate of 10.54 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 West Clacton & Jaywick Sands, encompassing approximately 5,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Talbot Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Brooklands with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 973 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 873 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 10.54 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total West Clacton & Jaywick Sands crimes were 973. The crime rate of West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in 2024 was 173.78 (year) or 14.48 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands were around 873 crimes with yearly crime rate of 155.92 (year) or 12.99 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Clacton & Jaywick Sands)CrimesRank (West Clacton & Jaywick Sands)CrimesRank (West Clacton & Jaywick Sands)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints90 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins65 3897 5932 3
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
Walton34 15470 13401 11
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

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 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 (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202539
March 202546
February 202516
January 202533
December 202434
November 202441
October 202440
September 202455
August 202446
July 202441
June 202486
May 202441

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 202411
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Clacton & Jaywick Sands postcode area is presented below.

1. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Talbot Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Brooklands (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hillman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
5. Daimler Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
6. Wolseley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Badminton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sea Rosemary Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Buick Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Belsize Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

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