Walton-on-the-Naze Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a notable equilibrium between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 45.5% of total incidents and violent crimes making up 38.2%. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 3.5% below the UK average of 8.5, a slight but consistent deviation from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime breakdown, comprising nearly 38% of all reported incidents, followed closely by other theft (16.4%) and shoplifting (12.7%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime contributes a smaller share. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the coastal tourism season—may partly explain the elevated rates of shoplifting and public order offences, which often correlate with increased foot traffic and visitor activity. However, the area's relatively low burglary and anti-social behaviour rates suggest a distinct local dynamic, potentially influenced by its compact built-up character and the absence of large retail or nightlife hubs that typically drive such crimes. The data also highlights a marked divergence in specific categories: while violence and sexual offences are 6% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 80% below, indicating a combination of local factors that shape crime patterns differently than the national profile.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime types, with other theft surging 350% month-on-month from 2 to 9 incidents—a stark increase that may reflect heightened activity during the early summer tourism season. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 100%, underscoring a local anomaly in theft-related offences. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 85.7% from 7 to 1 incident, the most significant monthly decline in any category, suggesting possible improvements in residential security or reduced opportunities for intruders. The balance between property and violent crime remained relatively even, with property offences (25 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (21), though the latter category's rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents was 6% above the UK average. Public order offences also rose 66.7% to 5 incidents, a figure 4% above the national average, potentially linked to increased social gatherings as summer began. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, aligning with the area's lower baseline for such disturbances. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the sharp rise in other theft, which now constitutes a quarter of all reported crimes—a figure that would be useful for local businesses to monitor and address through targeted measures.

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime rate in June 2023 dropped by 21.5% compared to the previous month's rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a marked improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, illustrates the consistent presence of crime in this built-up coastal community. When scaled to the population of 6,740 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 123 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but still necessitates local vigilance. The contrast between this month's figures and the previous month's 10.4 rate highlights the fluctuating nature of crime in the area, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer tourist season. While the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average, specific categories like other theft and shoplifting show significant deviations from national trends, indicating that local conditions play a pivotal role in shaping crime dynamics. This comparison underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as the same crime rate can represent different levels of risk depending on the area's unique characteristics and population density.