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Burglary Rates in St James

Tendring, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St James recorded 67 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 106% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

67

6.96 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,613

271.5 per 1,000 residents

106% above the UK average160% above the East of England regional average

How does St James rank?

Within Tendring

2 of 32 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

94th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
7
9
8
5
5
4
4
3
6
4
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1096
42%
Other Crime
707
27%
Shoplifting
290
11%
Anti-social Behaviour
228
9%
Vehicle Crime
88
3%
Drug Offences
78
3%
Burglary
67
3%
Robbery
41
2%
Theft from Person
18
1%

Property mix in St James

Source: Census 2021 · 4,363 households

Detached 22%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 12%Flats 41%

The most common property type in St James is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St James homeowners

Most homes in St James are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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