Jaywick Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Jaywick's crime rate in February 2026 reached 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50% above the UK average of 6.4. This figure highlights the area's elevated risk profile compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime and drug-related offences at 8.2% each. These patterns align with Jaywick's urban character, where high-street activity and limited public transport options may contribute to vehicle crime and drug-related issues. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity—may explain the relatively low levels of public order offences and shoplifting, though this is tempered by the sharp rise in vehicle crime. Violence and sexual offences, while showing a 46.2% drop from the previous month, remain significantly above UK averages, suggesting ongoing challenges in addressing community safety. This data illustrates an area grappling with concentrated pockets of violent crime and emerging issues in drug-related activity, which may be influenced by local socioeconomic factors and seasonal patterns. The contrast between Jaywick's elevated rates in certain categories and its lower rates in others, such as anti-social behaviour, further complicates the picture, indicating the need for targeted strategies that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralising the area's challenges.

February 2026 saw dramatic shifts in Jaywick's crime profile, with vehicle crime and drug-related offences each rising by 300% compared to the previous month. This spike, from one to four incidents for both categories, highlights a sudden increase in activities that may be linked to local transportation hubs or unseasonal demand. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 46.2%, dropping from 39 to 21 incidents—a significant reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted interventions. Jaywick's rate of violence and sexual offences (4.1 per 1,000) is 77% above the UK average, underscoring persistent challenges in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were below UK averages, with shoplifting 31% lower than the national rate. These contrasting trends illustrate the combination of local factors and broader patterns, demanding a nuanced understanding of Jaywick's unique context.

Jaywick's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.9. This decline suggests a temporary easing in local crime trends, though the area remains 50% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately two crimes per day, reflecting a consistent but elevated level of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a figure that underscores the relative frequency of incidents in a community of 5,122 people. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in crime may align with seasonal patterns, as February typically sees lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. However, this decrease contrasts with the sharp increases in specific categories, such as vehicle crime and drug-related offences, which demand closer examination of local dynamics.