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

Clacton-on-Sea's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a significant imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for over half of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.3% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, contributing 50.2% of total crimes, with a rate of 4.6 per 1,000—nearly double the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with property crimes, which accounted for 27.6% of incidents, and may reflect local conditions such as the town's proximity to the coast and its role as a tourist destination during peak seasons. February, as a winter month, saw lower outdoor activity, which may have shifted interactions into more confined spaces, increasing the likelihood of violent encounters. Public order offences also surged, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—82% above the UK average—linked to the area's nightlife or seasonal events. While anti-social behaviour fell slightly below the UK average, the overall pattern suggests a combination of social and environmental factors. The data also highlights the importance of addressing specific issues, such as the sharp rise in theft from the person, which could indicate a need for improved public safety measures in high-risk areas. These findings align with the broader context of Clacton-on-Sea as a built-up area within a rural district, where the mix of urban and coastal characteristics may contribute to unique crime dynamics.

February 2025 saw a stark shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (245) dominating over property crimes (133), a pattern that may reflect local dynamics such as increased public order challenges in the town centre. Among the most notable changes was a 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to four incidents, a spike that could indicate heightened vulnerability in specific areas or times. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 66.7%, from nine to three, suggesting a potential reduction in related activities. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 4.6 per 1,000, was 96% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's coastal character and seasonal factors, such as limited outdoor activity drawing interactions into more confined spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 19% compared to the UK average, influenced by reduced traffic or seasonal patterns in February.

Clacton-on-Sea's crime rate in February 2025 fell slightly to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% decrease from the previous month's 9.4 per 1,000. This small decline contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure of 17 crimes per day highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area, though this does not directly compare to national daily statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a population of 53,342. While the rate is lower than the prior month, the monthly exposure remains a concern for residents, particularly given the dominance of violent crime in the local breakdown. This rate is also influenced by the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural elements, where seasonal factors in February—such as low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the fluctuation in reported crimes.