Clacton-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 10.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.3% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the coastal town, which combines the characteristics of a commuter hub and a tourist destination. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.5% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (11.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal dynamics, where December’s dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and the presence of transient populations during the holiday season may contribute to higher incidents of violence and property crime. The town’s violent crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 is 84% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the relatively lower rates of vehicle crime and burglary, which sit 50% and 35% below national averages respectively. The interplay between local demographics, the retail landscape, and seasonal factors appears to shape the crime profile, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour also showing marked fluctuations. While the overall rate remains elevated, the data suggests a complex relationship between economic activity, tourism, and crime, which warrants further contextual analysis.

The most striking month-on-month shift occurred in 'other theft,' which surged by 65.2% from 23 to 38 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified thefts and property-related crimes not captured in more specific categories, rose sharply, possibly reflecting increased opportunities during the Christmas shopping period or unreported incidents. Concurrently, 'public order' offences increased by 23.5%, aligning with the seasonal context of heightened social activity and potential overcrowding in public spaces. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell dramatically—by 71.4% and 66.7% respectively—suggesting a possible reduction in high-risk, targeted crimes during the month. The violent crime category, which remains high compared to the UK average, saw no significant month-on-month change. share of total crimes underscores its dominance in the local crime profile. The possession of weapons category also rose by 22.2%, a 233% above the UK average, which may indicate a need for targeted policing strategies. Residents might find the 17 daily crimes reported in December noteworthy, particularly given the local context of holiday-related activity and the town’s coastal character.

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate in December 2024 rose by 4.6% from 9.7 to 10.1 per 1,000 residents compared to November, reflecting a slight but measurable upward trend. This increase places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for roughly every 99 residents, a figure that highlights the density of incidents relative to the town’s population of 53,342. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 17 crimes per day, a local metric that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. When compared to the UK average, Clacton-on-Sea’s violent crime rate remains significantly elevated, though other categories like vehicle crime and burglary show lower rates. The disparity between local and national trends underscores the unique challenges faced by the area, which combines the characteristics of a coastal resort with the infrastructure of a commuter town. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month changes reveal a nuanced picture—some categories, such as robbery, saw sharp declines, while others, like public order offences, rose. This fluctuation may be influenced by the seasonal rhythm of the area, with December’s dark evenings and holiday-related activity likely playing a role in shaping the crime profile.