Walton-on-the-Naze Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Walton-on-the-Naze, a coastal town in the Tendring district of Essex, recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 16.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects the area’s small population and rural character, which typically correlate with lower crime rates compared to urban centres. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This disparity may be attributed to the town’s seasonal dynamics—January, a post-holiday period, often sees shifts in crime patterns as local activity declines and temporary residents leave. The area’s limited retail presence and sparse population likely contribute to lower rates of property crimes, with shoplifting and burglary each falling by 50% compared to the previous month. However, the sharp rise in public order offences suggests that reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have created opportunities for disruptive behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, which remain high, may be influenced by the town’s isolation and the challenges of policing in sparsely populated regions. These findings highlight the combination of geography, population density, and seasonal trends in shaping local crime patterns.

January 2024 saw a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 cases—a surge that may reflect the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typical of coastal areas. Possession of weapons also doubled from 0 to 1, a spike that, while statistically significant, remains a single incident. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary each fell by 50%, possibly linked to the shorter days and lower pedestrian traffic common in January. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 57.1% of all crimes, were 38% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a regional disparity in violent crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour. remained 29% below the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by the area’s smaller population and limited nightlife infrastructure. These trends suggest that while certain crime types are influenced by seasonal factors, others reflect persistent local challenges, such as the high rate of violent crime compared to national benchmarks.

Walton-on-the-Naze’s crime rate in January 2024 rose to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% increase from 5.9 per 1,000 in the previous month. Despite this rise, the area remains 16.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a position consistent with its rural character and limited urban density. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low population density typical of coastal towns. When scaled to the local population of 6,740, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 160 residents—a rate that is lower than the national average. This context contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where daily crime rates are significantly higher, underscoring the unique profile of Walton-on-the-Naze as a small, low-crime community with distinct seasonal dynamics. The area’s geographical isolation and sparse population likely contribute to its consistently lower crime rates, though the January increase highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends.