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

For every 1,000 residents in Clacton-on-Sea, 11.5 crimes were reported in June 2025, placing the area 42% above the UK average. This rate, while concerning, is not uniform across crime types. Violence and sexual offences constituted nearly half (43.9%) of all incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This imbalance may reflect the town’s seasonal character, as June marks the start of summer tourism, bringing increased foot traffic to coastal areas and potentially heightening opportunities for violent crime. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, was also 106% above the UK average, likely tied to the retail presence along the high street and the influx of visitors during the summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 23% below the UK average, due to the community-oriented policing strategies that have been reinforced in recent years. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of the tourist season—may also contribute to the higher incidence of criminal damage and arson, which were 107% above the UK average. These patterns suggest that while Clacton-on-Sea’s crime profile is influenced by broader national trends, local factors such as geography, tourism, and community engagement play a critical role in shaping specific crime types.

June 2025 marked a sharp rise in possession of weapons, increasing by 80% from 5 to 9 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 75% increase in burglary (16 to 28 cases), suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity. While violent crimes remained high—78% above the UK average—the area also saw declines in public order offences (down 20.9%) and vehicle crime (down 20.8%), possibly reflecting seasonal changes as summer tourism began. Bicycle theft rose by 66.7%, a trend consistent with increased cycling during longer daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour fell 23% compared to previous months, a drop that may be attributed to targeted community initiatives. For residents, the 43.9% share of violent crimes in the total incident count underscores the immediate risk of personal safety, a factor that warrants attention in local crime prevention strategies.

June 2025 saw a 2.3% increase in Clacton-on-Sea’s crime rate, rising from 11.3 to 11.5 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 42% above the UK average, a disparity that remains consistent with broader regional trends. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 20 reported crimes, translating to a local frequency that residents may encounter in their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 87 residents, a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the population. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the breakdown of crime types reveals distinct local patterns. For instance, violent crimes in Clacton-on-Sea are 78% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 23% below the UK average, linked to the area’s coastal character and community-focused policing efforts. These comparisons highlight the need to contextualise Clacton-on-Sea’s crime profile within both national benchmarks and local conditions.