Essex Police

Is Staple Tye Safe?

Crime statistics for Staple Tye. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 3,141 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,141 Crimes (last 24 months)
52.9% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 3,141 total crimes recorded in Staple Tye

Violent Crime
1,240 39.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
297 9.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
291 9.3%
Vehicle Crime
280 8.9%
Public Order
258 8.2%
Shoplifting
210 6.7%
Other Theft
150 4.8%
Drugs
138 4.4%
Burglary
122 3.9%
Other Crime
67 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
36 1.1%
Robbery
29 0.9%
Theft from Person
13 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
10 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Staple Tye — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Staple Tye safe?

Staple Tye has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. 1,505 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Staple Tye has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Staple Tye in the last 12 months?

1,505 crimes were recorded in Staple Tye in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 8% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,636 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Staple Tye?

The most common crime in Staple Tye is Violent Crime, with 1,240 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 82.4% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Staple Tye increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Staple Tye is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Staple Tye?

Staple Tye has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Staple Tye compare to the Essex Police average?

Staple Tye has a safety score of 9/100, while the Essex Police force area average is 10/100. Staple Tye is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Staple Tye?

52.9% of crimes in Staple Tye resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Staple Tye?

1,240 violent crimes were recorded in Staple Tye in the last 12 months, representing 82.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 297 incidents.

When was the crime data for Staple Tye last updated?

The crime data for Staple Tye was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Staple Tye with other areas?

You can compare Staple Tye with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.