Clacton-on-Sea Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a mixed picture for Clacton-on-Sea’s crime profile, with notable reductions in violent crime offset by persistent challenges in other areas. The overall crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 42.7% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for continued focus on crime prevention. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.6% of all incidents — a rate 81% higher than the UK average. This category’s 12.7% monthly decline, however, offered a glimmer of progress, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the Easter holidays reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Public order offences followed closely, making up 9.3% of total crimes and 56% above the UK average, likely influenced by the area’s coastal tourism and retail activity. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, remained 24% below the UK average, a deviation that may reflect local policing efforts or community engagement. The seasonal context of April — with its spring weather and Easter-related events — likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have both driven public order incidents and reduced opportunities for violent crime through heightened surveillance. While the data highlights areas for improvement, the stability in the overall crime rate suggests that existing strategies have mitigated further escalation.

April 2023 saw a 12.7% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 284 to 248 incidents — the most significant monthly decrease for this category. This decline may partly explain the overall stability in the area’s crime rate despite increases in other categories. Conversely, robbery incidents doubled from 4 to 8, marking a 100% rise, while bicycle theft and possession of weapons each surged by 100% and 133.3% respectively. These spikes suggest shifting patterns, potentially linked to seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour remained 24% below the UK average, a rare positive deviation that may reflect local initiatives or community cohesion. The data also reveals that violence and sexual offences in Clacton are 81% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 24% below average for anti-social behaviour, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.

Clacton-on-Sea's crime rate remained stable in April 2023, shifting from 10.6 to 10.7 per 1,000 residents — a 0.4% change, indicating minimal fluctuation month-on-month. This consistency contrasts with broader regional trends, though the area's overall rate remains 42.7% above the UK average. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported across the built-up area, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity that aligns with Clacton’s coastal tourism and retail dynamics. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents, a figure that underscores the monthly exposure to crime for the local population. With a population of 53,342, this rate suggests that while individual risk remains low, the cumulative effect across the community is notable. The daily crime count, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the need for localized strategies to address recurring issues such as public order and violent crime, which dominate the area’s crime profile.