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 March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Clacton & Jaywick Sands crime rate of 12.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Gorse Way with total crimes: 5
  • Buick Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 12.15 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Walton40 11470 13401 11
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

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202516
January 202533
December 202434
November 202441
October 202440
September 202455
August 202446
July 202441
June 202486
May 202441
April 202435

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 202411
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

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
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Gorse Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Buick Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sea Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Garden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sea Flowers Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Essex Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Beach Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. West Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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