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

For every 1,000 residents in Clacton-on-Sea, 10.8 crimes were reported in June 2023—a rate 27.1% higher than the UK average. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly 19 crimes across the built-up area, with significant implications for local residents. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (45.5% of all reports), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.7%). These patterns align with the town's coastal character, where summer tourism begins to influence public spaces. The high rate of violent crime, at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, is 68% above the UK average, likely reflecting the social dynamics of a seaside town with transient populations. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rates are 19% below the national average, possibly due to local community initiatives or the nature of coastal demographics. The seasonal context of June—longer daylight hours and the start of the tourist season—may contribute to increased visibility of certain crimes, though the overall crime rate remains lower than in other coastal areas with more intensive tourism. Residents should consider that property crimes account for 30% of all reports (173 incidents), with vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) showing mixed comparisons to national averages. This suggests a combination of local geography, seasonal factors, and the specific vulnerabilities of a seaside town.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person compared to the previous month, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms (0.1 per 1,000 residents), may reflect increased foot traffic linked to early summer tourism. Meanwhile, bicycle theft plummeted by 60%, falling from 5 to 2 incidents, possibly due to warmer weather reducing indoor storage needs. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: violence and sexual offences in Clacton are 68% above the UK average (4.9 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 19% below the national rate. This divergence may partly stem from the town's coastal character, where public spaces see different usage patterns compared to urban centres. Residents should note that vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 28% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in local transport infrastructure.

Clacton-on-Sea's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, an 11.3% decrease from the previous month's 12.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary moderation in criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported across the built-up area, equating to roughly one crime for every 92 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure is slightly higher than the UK average in some categories, it does not capture the full picture of local patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a risk level that, while lower than the previous month, remains elevated compared to national trends. The decrease may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced foot traffic in some areas during early summer, though coastal tourism's gradual onset could still influence crime dynamics in the coming weeks.