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

Clacton-on-Sea's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 10.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000—a 36.3% gap. This figure underscores the area's persistent challenge in aligning with national trends, though the rate itself remained stable compared to the previous month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 5.0 per 1,000, 82% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK profile, where such offences typically constitute a smaller share of the overall rate. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, each contributing over 8% to the total crime count, though both categories showed mixed performance relative to national averages. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may influence these patterns, as increased foot traffic and social activity could contribute to higher rates of disorder and interpersonal conflict. However, a direct link, and other factors such as local policing strategies or community dynamics may also play a role. The overall crime picture in Clacton-on-Sea appears to be shaped by a combination of high violent crime rates and fluctuating property-related offences, with no clear indication of a significant shift in the month-on-month trajectory.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons increased by 50.0%, rising from 4 to 6 incidents, while bicycle theft also climbed by 50.0%, from 2 to 3 cases. These increases may reflect seasonal factors such as back-to-school activity or changes in local demographics. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 50.0%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident, and theft from the person decreased by 33.3%, from 6 to 4 cases. Such declines could indicate effective policing or community initiatives, though no explicit programmes are mentioned in the data. The category of drugs saw a 27.3% increase, rising from 22 to 28 incidents, which is 150% above the UK average. This stark deviation raises questions about local drug-related activity. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, decreased by 10.2%, from 59 to 53 cases, marking a 25% gap below the UK average. This contrast highlights the uneven nature of crime trends across categories.

Clacton-on-Sea's crime rate remained stable at 10.9 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity. Daily crime reporting reveals an average of 19 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, offers no direct comparison to national trends due to the absence of a UK-wide daily benchmark. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, placing the area's monthly exposure in a specific context. With a population of 53,342, this ratio translates to a tangible frequency that residents might consider when assessing local safety. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting Clacton's persistent deviation from national norms. This discrepancy, however, does not necessarily indicate a worsening trend, as month-on-month data shows little fluctuation.