Castle Point Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

A sharp rise in possession of weapons offences in June 2024 stands out as the most unexpected development in Castle Point's crime picture. This category saw an 166.7% increase from 3 to 8 incidents, a stark contrast to the usual seasonal patterns typically associated with summer months. The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents remains 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, illustrating a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 44.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.7%) and public order offences (7.8%). These figures align with Castle Point's character as a coastal district with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where violent crime may partly reflect local social dynamics. The seasonality of June, with longer daylight hours and the start of the tourist season, typically correlates with increased outdoor activity but appears to have had little impact on violent crime rates this month. Property crimes accounted for only 28.8% of all incidents, suggesting a shift in the balance between violent and property-related crime compared to other months. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) is 31% higher than Castle Point's rate, highlighting the area's relative safety in this category. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 64% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect effective local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. Public order and criminal damage offences also show significant gaps from national averages, though these categories remain relatively low in absolute terms. The data suggests a combination of local factors, from community cohesion to environmental design, contributing to Castle Point's distinct crime profile.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 166.7% increase in possession of weapons offences, jumping from 3 to 8 incidents. This rise defies typical seasonal patterns, as summer months usually correlate with lower rates of weapon-related crime. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 58.5% (41 to 17), a significant decrease that may reflect improved security measures or changes in parking patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals a marked shift in the balance between violent and property-related offences, with violent crimes (172) outnumbering property crimes (111) for the first time this year. Violence and sexual offences remain 31% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 64% below the national figure (1.4 per 1,000). Public order offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, are 51% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The most surprising finding, however, is the 28.6% increase in shoplifting (14 to 18), which contrasts with the 68% deficit in the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 13 daily crime count (385 over 30 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local safety levels, though this remains well below national averages. The data also shows a 50% rise in 'other crime' incidents (4 to 6), a category that could include a range of less common but still relevant offences.

Castle Point's crime rate in June 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible reference point for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic underscores Castle Point's position as a relatively safe area, particularly when compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 166.7% increase in weapons possession offences, the overall impact on the area's safety profile remains limited. The 4.3 per 1,000 rate is equivalent to one crime for every 233 residents over the course of a year, a figure that is well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of certain crime categories, such as vehicle crime (down 58.5%) and shoplifting (up 28.6%), while the year-on-year trend suggests sustained improvements in areas like anti-social behaviour and public order offences. These figures, when contextualised within Castle Point's population of 90,581, illustrate a crime picture that is both distinct and consistently lower than national benchmarks, despite occasional fluctuations in specific categories.