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

Walton-on-the-Naze recorded 56 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents—a figure 10.7% above the UK average of 7.5. For an area with a population of 6,740, this equates to roughly one crime for every 120 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28 incidents (50% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (8.9%) and public order offences (7.1%). This pattern of violent crime dominance is consistent with seasonal factors, as November’s shorter evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have contributed to increased incidents. The area’s relatively small size amplifies the visibility of these figures, though the overall rate remains within a range seen in other similar built-up areas. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Walton-on-the-Naze’s rate is 62% higher, a discrepancy that may reflect local demographic or geographic factors. While the area’s crime rate is not exceptionally high, the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about the interplay between community dynamics, tourism, and seasonal events. The lack of significant property crime compared to the UK average (where property crime typically dominates) suggests a unique profile, shaped by the town’s coastal location and limited retail infrastructure.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft and other crime both surged, with other theft increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other crime rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps may partly explain the overall rate increase. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), a decline that could reflect seasonal changes or local interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 4.2 per 1,000—62% above the UK average. This category’s dominance (50% of total crimes) suggests a shift in the crime mix toward violent incidents, influenced by darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 1 incident, a figure that, while small, highlights potential vulnerabilities in local security practices.

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 40.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.9 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area 10.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a notable divergence from national trends. Locally, the monthly figure translates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a rate that, while modest, reflects a sharp upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents—a figure that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 6,740, underscores the impact of concentrated incidents. The population context is critical: 56 crimes for a community of 6,740 residents equates to a rate that, while not extreme, demands attention given the area’s relatively small size and the potential for incidents to dominate local discourse. The shift from October to November suggests seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have influenced patterns.