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

For residents of Walton-on-the-Naze, the crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering two crimes across the 31-day period. This rate is 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, positioning the area as relatively safer than the national context. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (31.3% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (20.8%), and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a coastal town with a small, tight-knit community, where public spaces and seasonal events may influence crime dynamics. October’s clocks going back and darker evenings could have contributed to the 54.5% drop in violent crime compared to September, though this remains consistent with broader trends observed in similar coastal areas during autumn. The prominence of criminal damage and arson, which is 168% above the UK average, may reflect local challenges such as vandalism in public areas or property-related disputes exacerbated by seasonal changes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 29% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement or local initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents. The mix of crime types also highlights the impact of tourism and seasonal events like Halloween, which may temporarily increase shoplifting or public order issues, though these were not significant in October. Overall, the crime profile indicates a manageable level of risk for residents, with targeted areas for awareness, particularly in property-related crimes.

October saw a marked 54.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 33 to 15 incidents. This reduction may partly explain the overall decline in crime rates, though it contrasts with sharp increases in other areas. Other crime and shoplifting both rose by 100% compared to September, with shoplifting doubling from zero to four incidents. These spikes suggest emerging risks, particularly in retail spaces or public areas during the Halloween period. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson remained 168% above the UK average, with 10 incidents recorded. This category’s prominence highlights a local challenge not seen nationally, possibly linked to seasonal factors or specific community dynamics. The drop in violent crime, combined with these shifts, indicates a complex mix of trends, with some areas improving while others demand closer attention.

Walton-on-the-Naze’s crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 17.3% compared to September’s 8.6 per 1,000, now sitting at 7.1 per 1,000. This reduction brings the area closer to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, residents face roughly two crimes per day across the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 140 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the average for areas of similar size, suggesting a relatively stable environment. However, the population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is manageable, specific crime types—such as criminal damage and arson—remain significantly higher than the UK average. For a resident, this means that while the likelihood of experiencing a crime is low, targeted risks in certain categories may require awareness, particularly in areas prone to vandalism or public order issues.