Clacton-on-Sea is the most dangerous medium-sized towns in Essex, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Essex's 315 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Clacton-on-Sea in 2021 was 123 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Essex's overall crime rate, coming in 34% higher than the Essex rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Clacton-on-Sea is among the top 20 most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 316th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2019, Clacton-on-Sea had the worst crime rate in Essex for possession of weapons, with 14 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants. August 2019 was also a bad month for Clacton-on-Sea residents, when it was Essex's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 18 crimes at a rate of 0.33 per 1,000 residents. Clacton-on-Sea recorded 34 reports of drugs during May 2016, making its crime rate of 0.63 the worst for drugs in Essex that month.
The most common crimes in Clacton-on-Sea are violence and sexual offences, with 3,566 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 66. This is 7% higher than 2020's figure of 3,315 offences and a difference of 4.67 from 2020's crime rate of 62. Clacton-on-Sea's least common crime is theft from the person, with 36 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 11% from 2020's figure of 40 crimes.
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43% higher, regional crime rate
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38% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Clacton-on-Sea is 43% higher than the East of England and 38% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Clacton-on-Sea represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 123 | 6,611 |
| 2020 | 119 | 6,399 |
| 2019 | 129 | 6,919 |
| 2018 | 120 | 6,435 |
| 2017 | 115 | 6,165 |
| 2016 | 99 | 5,310 |
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| Clacton-on-Sea | Essex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,494 | 27.79 | 38,402 | 20.80 | 25% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 77 | 1.43 | 1,650 | 0.89 | 38% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 186 | 3.46 | 5,840 | 3.16 | 9% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 667 | 12.41 | 13,534 | 7.33 | 41% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 258 | 4.80 | 5,362 | 2.90 | 40% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 131 | 2.44 | 3,180 | 1.72 | 30% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 359 | 6.68 | 10,250 | 5.55 | 17% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 68 | 1.26 | 1,182 | 0.64 | 49% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 748 | 13.91 | 16,425 | 8.89 | 36% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 42 | 0.78 | 1,250 | 0.68 | 13% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 5.15 | 7,095 | 3.84 | 25% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 36 | 0.67 | 1,038 | 0.56 | 16% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 196 | 3.65 | 10,154 | 5.50 | 51% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,566 | 66.32 | 72,865 | 39.46 | 41% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 4,471 | 78.51 | 57% safer |
| Canvey Island | 3,079 | 79.26 | 55% safer |
| Loughton | 2,941 | 88.88 | 38% safer |
| Witham | 2,437 | 90.42 | 36% safer |
| Braintree | 4,569 | 101.39 | 21% safer |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 6,611 | 122.95 | - |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Douglas Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Weymouth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Burstall Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Stanley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Dunthorpe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Trimley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Aylesbury Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Harold Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Elm Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Connaught Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Warwick Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St John'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Anglefield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 36 | 32 | 35 | 28 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.2 | 5.0 | 6 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Public Order | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.82 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 8 | 4.6 | 5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.74 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 8 | 3.0 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 53 | 60 | 62 | 66 | Getting worse |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 83% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 49% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 37% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 36% safer |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 20% safer |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 10% safer |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 122.95 | - |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 0.09% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 5% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 7% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 19% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton Central | 2,302 | 321 | First |
| Clacton East | 1,122 | 134 | Second |
| Clacton North | 543 | 78 | Fourth |
| Clacton Rush Green | 880 | 108 | Third |
| Holland-on-Sea | 269 | 40 | Fifth |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Holland-on-Sea (59) | Clacton Central (540) |
| Bicycle Theft | Clacton Rush Green (6) | Clacton Central (47) |
| Burglary | Holland-on-Sea (6) | Clacton Central (84) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Holland-on-Sea (31) | Clacton Central (195) |
| Drugs | Clacton North (8) | Clacton Central (120) |
| Other Crime | Holland-on-Sea (3) | Clacton Central (34) |
| Other Theft | Holland-on-Sea (16) | Clacton Central (137) |
| Possession of Weapons | Clacton North (2) | Clacton Central (30) |
| Public Order | Holland-on-Sea (17) | Clacton Central (277) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Clacton North (1) | Clacton Central (17) |
| Shoplifting | Clacton Rush Green (7) | Clacton Central (108) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Clacton Rush Green (2) | Clacton Central (23) |
| Vehicle Crime | Holland-on-Sea (13) | Clacton Central (38) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Holland-on-Sea (158) | Clacton Central (1,192) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Clacton-on-Sea change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Clacton-on-Sea saw a 300% increase in theft from the person. Clacton-on-Sea saw a large fall in bicycle theft during March, when it fell by 86% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -14% | +30% | +22% | +20% | +15% | +3% | -10% | -16% | +74% | +55% |
| Bicycle Theft | -86% | -44% | +75% | -14% | -52% | +50% | +60% | -38% | +50% | - |
| Burglary | -44% | -38% | +22% | -21% | -31% | -39% | -17% | +13% | -31% | +38% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -10% | +14% | -10% | -9% | -18% | +11% | +26% | +35% | -13% | -15% |
| Drugs | -54% | +4% | +160% | -8% | -11% | +20% | +33% | +4% | +4% | - |
| Other Crime | -10% | +33% | -27% | -40% | +33% | +50% | -8% | -7% | -50% | -45% |
| Other Theft | - | -24% | -63% | -40% | -40% | +13% | -9% | +14% | -21% | +37% |
| Possession of Weapons | -29% | - | -25% | -20% | -71% | +38% | +100% | +17% | -54% | +20% |
| Public Order | -8% | -25% | +6% | -14% | -4% | +28% | -24% | +1% | +7% | -3% |
| Robbery | -86% | -50% | +50% | +200% | -75% | -83% | -30% | -75% | - | +33% |
| Shoplifting | -57% | -74% | -85% | -76% | -9% | -59% | -25% | -35% | -37% | -28% |
| Theft From the Person | -25% | -75% | -40% | -43% | - | -50% | +300% | -67% | -75% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -71% | -74% | -48% | -55% | -55% | -81% | -70% | -81% | -65% | -19% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +2% | -6% | -16% | +26% | +5% | +7% | +5% | +26% | -11% | +8% |
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