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

Clacton-on-Sea’s November 2023 crime profile reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with the former dominating the monthly tally. The overall crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents—29.3% above the UK average—highlights a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in the prevalence of violent crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.6% of all recorded crimes, a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 that is 62% higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark disparity suggests that interpersonal conflicts, potentially exacerbated by the area’s transient populations or seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, are a key driver of crime in Clacton-on-Sea. Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, with the former at 0.8 per 1,000 (45% above the UK average) and the latter at 0.8 per 1,000 (24% below the UK average). The coexistence of these contrasting trends—elevated violent crime and relatively lower anti-social behaviour—points to a unique local context, possibly shaped by the town’s coastal character and the dynamics of its built-up area. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to shorter days and the commercial activity of Black Friday, may have influenced the types and frequencies of crimes recorded, with retail spaces and public areas likely serving as focal points for both theft and interpersonal incidents. The data also indicates that property-related offences, while present, do not dominate the crime mix in the same way as they might in other urban centres, suggesting that the area’s social fabric and environmental factors play a role in shaping its crime profile.

November 2023 saw a sharp rise in robbery, with a 200% increase from 2 to 6 incidents, likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Other crime also rose sharply, growing by 166.7% from 6 to 16 incidents, suggesting a broader uptick in unclassified or complex criminal activity. This spike contrasts with declines in bicycle theft, which fell by 88.9% (from 9 to 1), potentially due to reduced outdoor activity or improved storage measures during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—62% higher than the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This imbalance highlights the area’s focus on interpersonal conflicts, which may be exacerbated by transient populations or seasonal events such as Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime also decreased by 33.3% (from 27 to 18), reflecting lower car-related activity during the month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 24% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower prevalence of such incidents in Clacton-on-Sea compared to the national context. This contrast underscores the area’s unique crime profile, where property-related offences are less frequent but violent crime remains a persistent concern.

Clacton-on-Sea’s November 2023 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents reflects an 11.7% decrease from October’s 11.0 per 1,000.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This reduction may be partially attributed to the natural ebb of seasonal activity, as the month’s shorter days and colder weather could have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than October’s 18.5 per day, still indicates a higher frequency of incidents compared to the UK context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 103 residents, a statistic that underscores the persistent presence of crime in a population of 53,342. This monthly exposure rate, combined with the area’s built-up character and proximity to coastal tourism hubs, may contribute to a concentrated pattern of incidents. The population density in Clacton-on-Sea, where 516 crimes were recorded, suggests that urban dynamics—such as high foot traffic in retail areas or transient populations—play a role in sustaining crime rates. However, the month-on-month decline aligns with broader trends seen in similar coastal towns during late autumn, where reduced outdoor activity and seasonal closures may temper certain types of crime.