Clacton-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, 21.4% above the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while lower than the previous month’s 10.0 per 1,000, remains a persistent elevation relative to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents. This category is 44% above the UK average, a disparity likely tied to the area’s coastal tourism and seasonal social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour followed with 10.0% of incidents, though it sits 14% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local policing or community initiatives. Shoplifting, at 9.8% of crimes, is 40% above the UK average, consistent with the area’s retail presence along the coast. The month’s seasonal context—Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related absences—may have influenced patterns, with some categories like vehicle crime (8% above UK average) and criminal damage (35% above UK average) showing elevated rates. These trends suggest a combination of local factors and broader seasonal influences. The area’s elevated overall rate underscores the need for continued monitoring of both routine and holiday-specific crime patterns.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 111.1% rise in drug-related crimes, jumping from 9 to 19 incidents. This surge, the largest month-on-month swing in the area, may be linked to the festive party season and increased social gatherings. Meanwhile, other crime fell by 77.8%, dropping from 18 to 4, possibly reflecting reduced public activity during the holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.5% of all crimes, 44% above the UK average. This disparity is consistent with Clacton-on-Sea’s coastal character, where nightlife and seasonal tourism may heighten interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences also declined by 37.1%, from 35 to 22, influenced by reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holidays. Residents should note that drug-related crimes now constitute 4.2% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 48% above the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge.

Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate fell by 15.2% in December 2025 compared to November, dropping from 10.0 to 8.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area’s 21.4% above-UK-average rate, highlighting a short-term dip despite sustained elevation relative to national trends. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 15 reported crimes each day in December, a figure that reflects both local patterns and seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 118 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for the average resident. This figure does not account for variations in population density or the distribution of crime types, which are explored in the highlights section. The decrease may partly reflect the end of the festive shopping period, which typically sees higher retail-related crime, though the area’s elevated overall rate suggests structural factors remain in play.