Castle Point Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked an unexpected shift in Castle Point’s crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 56.3% to 25 incidents — the most significant single-category increase in the month. This anomaly stands in contrast to the area’s broader trend of remaining 32.1% below the UK average crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000, with an overall rate of 5.5 per 1,000. The top crime types in June were violence and sexual offences (47.1% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These figures suggest a balance between persistent issues like violent crime and areas of relative safety, such as anti-social behaviour, which is 58% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as June marks the start of summer and the beginning of the tourism season in coastal areas like Castle Point. This period typically sees increased foot traffic in retail zones, which may explain the rise in shoplifting — though the absolute numbers remain low compared to other regions. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Castle Point recorded 2.6 per 1,000, a 9% deficit that could be attributed to local policing strategies or the area’s demographic composition. Meanwhile, property crimes — including burglary and vehicle crime — accounted for 39% of all incidents, though these rates remain significantly below the UK average. The data also highlights the near absence of bicycle theft and theft from the person, both of which are 100% below the UK average, due to the area’s lower population density and fewer high-traffic urban spaces. These patterns collectively illustrate a relatively safe area with pockets of concern, where seasonal fluctuations and targeted interventions may have a measurable impact on crime trends.

The most striking shift in June 2025 was the 56.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 16 to 25 incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with the 50% declines in theft from the person and other crime categories. The breakdown of crime types reveals a 9% deficit in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as community policing or demographic stability — may be influencing this trend. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 58% below the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the area’s relatively low population density and strong community cohesion. Residents may find the 50% reduction in theft from the person particularly reassuring, indicating that personal safety measures or increased awareness during the summer season may be effective. These changes, while not dramatic, offer a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics and highlight areas where targeted initiatives could be deployed.

Castle Point’s crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 5.4 per 1,000, showing a 1.7% increase from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000 — a negligible fluctuation that suggests consistency in local policing and community engagement efforts. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively small population and limited urban density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against Castle Point’s population of 90,581, highlights the area’s overall safety profile, though it does not eliminate the need for continued vigilance in specific crime hotspots. The stability in the crime rate also aligns with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as June marks the beginning of the summer tourism season, which typically sees a shift in crime patterns but not necessarily an increase in overall rates.