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

Walton-on-the-Naze’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, 4.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, masks significant variations in crime type distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.6% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (14.6%) and public order offences (12.7%). These figures align with the area’s character as a coastal resort, where tourism peaks in summer, drawing visitors to its historic sites and beaches. The high rate of vehicle crime, 208% above the UK average, is likely linked to the influx of holidaymakers and the presence of car parks and roads near the Naze cliff. Similarly, public order offences may reflect the concentration of visitors in areas with nightlife or events. Seasonal factors such as festivals and extended daylight hours in July may also contribute to higher reported incidents, though the overall stability in the crime rate suggests that local policing and community measures have maintained a degree of control. The lower-than-average burglary rate (7.3%) and shoplifting figures (23% below the UK average) hint at effective security measures or a lack of retail density in the built-up area, which may be more spread out compared to urban centres.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+300%) and public order offences (+133%), with the latter reaching 7 incidents—a 56% jump above the UK average. Burglary also doubled compared to June, though this remains below the national rate. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour dropped significantly, with anti-social behaviour falling by 77.8% to 2 incidents. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal activity and local dynamics. For instance, vehicle crime’s 208% surge above the UK average may relate to increased tourism, with visitors potentially leaving vehicles unattended in the coastal area. Meanwhile, the steep decline in anti-social behaviour could reflect the impact of local initiatives or the dispersal of transient populations during peak summer months. The violence and sexual offences category, at 3.6 per 1,000, is 18% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category despite the overall stable rate.

Walton-on-the-Naze’s crime rate remained stable at 8.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, matching the figure recorded in June. This consistency suggests no immediate shift in local crime dynamics, though seasonal factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,740 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 123 residents provides context for residents: over the course of July, roughly 1 in 123 people in Walton-on-the-Naze encountered a crime. This rate is slightly below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, yet specific crime categories like vehicle crime and public order offences show marked deviations from national trends, indicating a need to examine local factors such as tourism and coastal infrastructure. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the overall rate is low, targeted categories may require closer attention for community reassurance.