Castle Point Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Castle Point's overall crime rate in August 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, which may be influenced by its coastal character and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). Violence and sexual offences in Castle Point were 13% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing or demographic composition—may contribute to this trend. The area's shoplifting rate was 67% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect lower retail footfall during August, a peak holiday month, or the effectiveness of targeted prevention strategies. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, was 51% below the national average, linked to the area's quieter suburban environment compared to more densely populated regions. However, criminal damage and arson were 11% above the UK average, a slight deviation that may warrant closer examination of local property vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of August—characterised by increased tourism and holiday activity—may also influence crime patterns, though the data does not show a significant spike in property crimes during this period. Overall, Castle Point's crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of its geographic and social characteristics, with a focus on reducing violent and anti-social incidents as a priority for local authorities.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with theft from the person rising by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents), marking a sharp increase that could signal heightened vulnerability during the busy summer period. Concurrently, drug-related crimes surged by 41.7% (from 12 to 17), a rise that may reflect changes in local policing focus or increased illicit activity during peak holiday times. Other theft also climbed by 40.5% (from 37 to 52), suggesting a possible uptick in opportunistic crimes. In contrast, robbery fell by 45.5% (from 11 to 6), a decline that could be attributed to improved security measures or reduced foot traffic in certain areas. Possession of weapons dropped by 28.6% (from 7 to 5), an encouraging sign that may indicate successful interventions targeting violent crime. Meanwhile, other crime decreased by 25% (from 16 to 12), reflecting a broader reduction in minor incidents. The breakdown of crime types reveals that Castle Point's violent crime rate is 13% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 51% below, underscoring the area's relatively safe environment. However, criminal damage and arson remain 11% above the national average, a deviation that may require targeted action to address underlying causes such as vandalism or arson risks in specific locations.

Castle Point's crime rate in August 2023 was 6.0 per 1,000, a slight decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This marginal decline suggests a stable trend in the area's overall crime profile, with no significant spikes or dips in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 18 crimes per day in August, a figure that provides residents with a concrete sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised with the local population of 90,581, illustrates that Castle Point's residents experience a lower frequency of crime compared to the national average. The area's population-scaled perspective further reinforces its status as a relatively safe place to live, with crime rates that are consistently below the UK benchmark. While the slight month-on-month decline is modest, it aligns with broader patterns of stability in the area, suggesting that existing measures to manage crime are having a sustained effect. For residents, this comparative data offers reassurance that local crime management strategies are effective, even as specific categories like drug-related crimes show short-term fluctuations.