Castle Point Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 90,581, Castle Point's 489 reported crimes in May 2025 equate to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area significantly in the safer end of the national spectrum. The crime profile shows a clear focus on violent and anti-social incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.9% of all recorded crimes—205 cases in total. Anti-social behaviour (65 cases) and criminal damage and arson (52 cases) follow closely, reflecting patterns often seen in mixed-use urban areas with active community spaces. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could contribute to increased socialising and associated disturbances. Property crimes remain relatively low compared to violent crime, with only 146 property-related incidents recorded. This contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), where Castle Point's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 19% lower. The area's crime picture appears to be shaped by a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with no clear indication of a major shift in underlying trends.

May 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types. Robbery incidents rose by 66.7% compared to April, increasing from 3 to 5 cases—a sharp contrast to the 100% drop in bicycle theft (3 to 2). Anti-social behaviour also surged by 41.3%, with 65 reported incidents—up from 46 in the previous month. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of extended evenings and public events in May. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 42.9% (28 to 16), potentially reflecting heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. The area's performance against the UK average reveals striking disparities: shoplifting rates are 70% below the national average, while possession of weapons is 25% above. These contrasts highlight the unique character of Castle Point's crime environment, where community policing efforts may be more effective in reducing certain categories, yet challenges persist in others. For residents, the 70% gap in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average offers a tangible example of local crime prevention success, though the rise in robbery underscores areas requiring targeted intervention.

Castle Point's crime rate in May 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 5.1% increase from April's 5.1 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of certain incidents. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 185 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is both visually and statistically digestible for community members. Comparing these numbers to the UK average reveals a consistent pattern of safety: Castle Point's crime profile is 33.3% below the national benchmark, a gap maintained across multiple categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour is 51% below the UK average, and vehicle crime is 50% lower. This suggests that the area's broader social and environmental factors—such as community engagement initiatives or local governance structures—may be contributing to this sustained disparity. However, the 25% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average indicates a specific challenge that requires further analysis, particularly given the absence of similar spikes in other violent crime categories.