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

In Walton-on-the-Naze, the crime rate for October 2023 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than the national benchmark, with residents facing a daily probability of encountering crime that is roughly one in 169 over the course of the month. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of all incidents), followed by shoplifting (17.5%) and anti-social behaviour (15.0%). These patterns align with the area's coastal character, where seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween holiday may influence criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, while still a significant category, saw a marked decrease of 44.4% compared to the previous month, possibly reflecting the quieter rhythm of October as the summer season wanes. The shoplifting rate, however, stood at 1.0 per 1,000—72% above the UK average—suggesting a specific vulnerability in retail environments that may be exacerbated by the town's tourism-driven economy. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 30% below the UK average, a finding consistent with the area's smaller population and lower levels of public congestion. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between localised challenges and broader safety trends, with the area's coastal isolation likely contributing to its lower-than-average rates in several categories.

October 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 200% compared to the previous month. This jump from one to three incidents highlights a sudden shift in property crime dynamics, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and the end of the summer holiday period. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 44.4%, dropping from 27 to 15 incidents—a significant decline that may reflect the area's quieter seasonal rhythm as visitor numbers wane. The crime mix also revealed a sharp divergence from the UK average, with shoplifting rates 72% higher than the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests localised pressures, tied to the town's retail presence and coastal tourism. Residents may find the 72% disparity in shoplifting rates particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific vulnerability that differs from broader national trends.

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 21.7% decrease from the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary shift in criminal activity patterns, though the area remains consistently safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly one crime reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises risk in tangible terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 6,740, this translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents, particularly when considering the area's coastal character and seasonal rhythms. The drop from September aligns with typical October patterns, where shorter evenings and the transition out of summer holidays may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.