Castle Point Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Castle Point reported 412 crimes across its population of 90,581 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000—a figure that is 45.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate, while reflective of the area's generally lower crime environment, highlights the need to contextualise the volume of incidents within the local population. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents (170 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%, 51 cases) and vehicle crime (10.0%, 41 cases). These figures align with Castle Point's character as a coastal commuter belt area, where public spaces and transport hubs may contribute to certain crime patterns. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced the distribution of crimes, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour. While violence and sexual offences remained 33% below the UK average, the area's overall crime profile illustrates a combination of factors including its geographic positioning, population density, and the impact of seasonal activity on local crime dynamics. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as burglary (2.7% below the UK average) and shoplifting (69% below), further suggest that Castle Point's environment is less conducive to certain types of criminal activity compared to national trends.

May 2024 saw a 300% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect seasonal activity patterns, such as increased cycling during longer evenings. Theft from the person also doubled, with two reported incidents, though this remains well below the UK average. Public order offences rose by 59.1%, from 22 to 35, potentially linked to the extended daylight hours and associated socialising in public spaces. Conversely, several categories saw declines: other crime fell by 73.3%, possession of weapons dropped by 62.5%, and shoplifting decreased by 61.1%. Violence and sexual offences remained 33% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 59% below the national benchmark. These figures suggest a mixed picture of stability and localized spikes, with the area's overall crime profile continuing to diverge from national trends in several key categories.

Castle Point's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.3% decrease from April's 5.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the local authority's broader pattern of stability in recent months. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported each day in May—a figure that, while significant, remains proportionate to the area's population of 90,581. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in relation to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Castle Point's generally safer environment. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, it is not concentrated, with the majority of residents experiencing no direct involvement in reported incidents. The decrease from April may be partly attributed to seasonal factors, such as the shift in social activity patterns as May progresses into summer.