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

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime profile in February 2024 is defined by a stark imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former accounting for 51.0% of all incidents and the latter only 28.4%. The overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 32.4% above the UK average of 7.1, a disparity that highlights the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences dominate the breakdown, contributing 4.8 per 1,000 residents and 92% above the national average for this category. This suggests a local context where violent crime may be influenced by factors such as the area’s coastal tourism infrastructure or seasonal patterns, though February’s low outdoor activity typically reduces such incidents. Public order offences and other theft also exceed UK averages, while anti-social behaviour remains significantly below. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited daylight and pre-spring lull—may contribute to the prominence of indoor-related crimes. This data underscores a combination of local demographics, geographic factors, and national crime trends, requiring further analysis to identify actionable solutions.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark shifts in crime dynamics. Robbery incidents surged by 500%, jumping from 2 to 12, while vehicle crime increased by 87.5% (8 to 15) and bicycle theft rose by 50% (2 to 3). These spikes contrast with notable declines in burglary (-55.6%, 18 to 8) and possession of weapons (-33.3%, 6 to 4). The violent crime category, which constitutes 51.0% of all incidents, is 92% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences alone accounting for 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This dominance of violent crime over property crime—255 vs 142 incidents—suggests a local trend diverging from the national profile, where property crime often holds greater prominence. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains 43% below the UK average, indicating a potential effectiveness in community engagement or policing strategies in this area.

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate in February 2024 rose to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% increase from the previous month’s 8.5. This marks the first monthly rise in the area’s crime rate since September 2023. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 53,342. While this monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average when scaled to local demographics, the comparison remains non-direct due to the absence of UK-specific monthly exposure data. The population-scaled perspective shows that the rate of violent crime, which dominates the local profile, is higher than in other parts of the UK, though property crime remains within closer proximity to national averages in certain categories.