Castle Point Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Castle Point's crime rate remain at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure underscores a persistent trend in the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most significant share of recorded crimes fell into the category of violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.2% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%). This imbalance between violent and property crime is notable, with violent crime dominating the overall picture despite the month’s seasonal context. December typically sees spikes in retail activity and social gatherings, which may partly explain the prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the rate of property crime—such as shoplifting and vehicle crime—remained markedly lower than the UK average for these categories, particularly with shoplifting incidents at 65% below the national figure. This suggests a possible combination of community-focused policing strategies, limited retail density in the area, or demographic factors that reduce opportunities for property-related offences. Seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and the darker evenings of winter likely influenced the types of crimes recorded, with public order and anti-social behaviour incidents potentially linked to increased foot traffic in commercial zones. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite these seasonal fluctuations, indicates a resilient local environment where violent crime remains a more pressing concern than property crime. This dynamic may reflect broader socio-economic patterns in Castle Point, where community cohesion or targeted interventions could be contributing to the observed trends.

December 2025 marked a shift in the composition of crimes in Castle Point, with violent crime accounting for 44.2% of all incidents, compared to 27.6% for property crime. This stark contrast highlights a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, which may be influenced by the month’s festive social dynamics. Other theft rose by 47.8% (23 → 34), while vehicle crime increased by 43.8% (16 → 23), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in car security or parking areas during the holiday season. Conversely, theft from the person fell sharply by 75.0% (4 → 1), a drop that could be attributed to reduced pedestrian activity during colder evenings or increased police visibility in high-traffic areas. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 2.2 per 1,000, was 14% below the UK average, indicating that Castle Point’s violent crime rate remains lower than the national benchmark despite its dominance in the local crime picture. This divergence may reflect local policing efforts or demographic characteristics that reduce the likelihood of violent incidents. The UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, but Castle Point recorded only 0.2 per 1,000, a 65% deficit that could be linked to the area’s retail structure or effective crime prevention measures. These findings underscore a combination of seasonal pressures and local factors in shaping the crime profile.

Castle Point’s crime rate in December 2025 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000, a 1.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1. This minor decline suggests a consistent pattern in local crime trends, with no significant spikes or dips over the year-end period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 15 crimes per day in December, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 450 incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 201 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. The monthly exposure metric provides a tangible perspective for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Castle Point is comparatively low. This stability is reinforced by the area’s demographic and geographic profile, which may include lower population density, stronger community networks, or effective local policing strategies that mitigate crime opportunities. The contrast between Castle Point’s figures and the UK average is particularly pronounced in categories such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, where local rates are 65% and 19% below national levels, respectively. These disparities highlight the importance of area-specific factors in shaping crime profiles, with Castle Point’s lower rates potentially reflecting a combination of socio-economic characteristics, environmental design, and policing priorities that diverge from the national norm.