Castle Point Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Castle Point's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 34% below the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 in November marked a 39.5% deficit compared to the UK's 7.6 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern, with the dark evenings of November potentially exacerbating incidents of violence, while Black Friday shopping activity may have driven shoplifting rates (14.9% of total crimes). Anti-social behaviour (10.8%) and criminal damage (8.4%) also featured prominently, though both categories remained well below their respective UK averages. The low rate of burglary (2.2%) and vehicle crime (6.5%) suggests a stable environment for property owners, although the small but notable rise in 'other crime' (4.1%) hints at emerging challenges that warrant further attention.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with 'other crime' increasing by 54.5% (11 to 17) and drugs-related offences rising by 18.2% (11 to 13). These increases contrast with sharp declines in burglary (-66.7%, 27 to 9) and theft from the person (-66.7%, 3 to 1), suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, but their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 34% below the UK average, a marked deviation from typical regional trends. Vehicle crime rose by 12.5% (24 to 27), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as dark evenings and increased traffic during Black Friday shopping. For residents, the 66.7% drop in burglary offers a tangible reassurance of improved safety in domestic spaces.

Castle Point's crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 15.3% compared to October's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels. Daily crime activity averaged 14 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of local policing and community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety when compared to broader UK benchmarks. With a population of 90,581, this monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime. The sustained decline from previous months may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal factors, though further analysis would be needed to isolate specific causes. This figure also highlights the disparity between Castle Point and the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk of crime.