Walton-on-the-Naze Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked difference from the national picture suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially influenced by the area's coastal location and small population. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all recorded crimes, a category that remains 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (10% of total crimes), was 48% below the national average, a figure that may reflect the community's tight-knit nature and limited opportunities for such incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the relatively low crime rates observed. However, the balance between property and violent crimes is noteworthy: property crimes accounted for 33% of the total (10 incidents), while violent crimes made up the remaining 67% (15 incidents). This contrast may be explained by the area's characteristics as a built-up coastal town, where personal safety concerns could outweigh property-related risks. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting (6.7% below the UK average) and public order offences (55% below the national average) further reinforces the idea that Walton-on-the-Naze's crime profile is shaped by its geographical and demographic context. While direct causal links, the interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions appears to be a key driver of the area's crime trends.

February 2025 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to January, including a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson, public order offences, and vehicle crime. This shift aligns with the seasonal context of winter months, when outdoor activity is limited and the area's coastal location may deter certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (50% of total crimes), remained 6% below the UK average, suggesting a persistent local trend. Anti-social behaviour was 48% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the community's relatively small size and strong social cohesion. Conversely, other theft and burglary rates were slightly above the national average, though these remain low in absolute terms (three and two incidents, respectively). For residents, the 66.7% reduction in public order offences is a tangible indicator of improved community safety during the winter months.

Walton-on-the-Naze's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 43.4% drop from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline contrasts sharply with the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, positioning the area as significantly safer than the national picture. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's small population of 6,740. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests sporadic rather than frequent incidents. When scaled to the local population, this means that only a small proportion of residents encountered crime directly. The reduction in criminal damage and arson, public order, and vehicle crime by two-thirds compared to January 2025 likely reflects seasonal patterns—February's cold weather and limited outdoor activity may have curbed opportunities for such crimes. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that even modest absolute numbers can feel impactful in a tight-knit community.